Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published July 8, 2026 7:44am Updated July 8, 2026 7:47am A chunk of the M23 is set to remain closed at least until the afternoon after the fatal crash (Picture: Highways England) A section of the M23 has been closed for hours after a fatal crash near Gatwick Airport. The crash, involving one vehicle, happened on the M23 southbound at J9 for Crawley and Gatwick at about 1am. Drivers face severe delays as the motorway is expected to remain shut into the afternoon while a crash investigation is carried out. People travelling to the UK’s second busiest airport are told to allow extra time and to use alternative routes. National Highways said: ‘Due to the serious nature of the incident, Sussex Police investigations remain ongoing and will continue to