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M23 Closed Near Gatwick After Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision
Police said the driver was arrested for dangerous driving after a single-vehicle crash left one passenger dead and another seriously injured.
- On Thursday, a serious single-vehicle crash on the M23 northbound near Gatwick Airport killed a 23-year-old female passenger, prompting Sussex Police to close the carriageway between junctions 9 and 10.
- Police arrested the 21-year-old male driver for causing death by dangerous driving following the 5:15 am incident; a 23-year-old male passenger remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
- Motorists face severe delays of over 90 minutes and 5 miles of congestion approaching junction 10; National Highways advises drivers to exit at J10 and follow the A264 to the A22, then rejoin the M25.
- Inspector Matt Wightwick stated, "This is a tragic incident, and we are actively investigating the full circumstances of what happened." The northbound road will remain closed for several hours during recovery and investigation.
- This incident coincides with the busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend, when the AA estimated 21.7 million journeys across the UK, amplifying travel disruption as drivers face unexpected congestion near a major airport hub.
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