M23 Car Fire Causes Gatwick Airport Delays
A vehicle blaze on the M23 southbound led to significant congestion and disruption for travellers heading towards Gatwick Airport.
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A car fire on the M23 southbound has resulted in extensive traffic delays and congestion, impacting journeys towards Gatwick Airport. The incident occurred between Junction 8, connecting to the M25, and Junction 9, near Horley.
Disruption and Closures
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The fire was first reported at 3:41 AM on Wednesday, July 29. Initially, two of the four lanes on the M23 southbound were closed to allow emergency services to deal with the blaze. National Highways reported that this closure led to approximately three miles of queuing traffic on the approach to the affected section.
Traffic data highlighted severe delays for vehicles using the turn-off for Gatwick Airport, with the route described as experiencing major congestion. Motorists planning to travel to the airport were advised to allow considerably more time for their journeys or consider alternative routes.
Incident Resolution and Future Work
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Emergency services attended the scene. According to a National Highways spokesperson, lane two of the M23 southbound has since been reopened. However, the spokesperson also stated that resurfacing work is scheduled to take place on the affected stretch of road later that evening.
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