Sussex Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on the M23 southbound carriageway at Junction 9 near Crawley.
The crash occurred just before 1:00 a. m.
on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, prompting an immediate closure of the motorway.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the southbound section is expected to remain closed throughout the morning.
Diversions have been put in place, and motorists are advised to plan alternative routes.
In a statement, Sussex Police said: "Police are managing the scene of a fatal collision on the M23 southbound at Junction 9 at Crawley this morning.
The southbound carriageway there is likely to be closed all morning following the collision, which happened just before 1am.
Diversions are in place and motorists are encouraged to plan alternative routes. We are appealing for witnesses, and anyone with dashcam footage, to email collision.
appeal@sussex. police.
uk, quoting Operation Oakcross."
Authorities are urging anyone with information or video evidence from the area at the time of the crash to contact investigators immediately via the provided email.
