A LORRY and two cars were involved in an accident on the M23 this morning.

One lane was closed and traffic was queueing Northbound from Junction 9 at Gatwick Airport to Junction 8 (M25).

The accident was within the roadworks area.

At 8.49 Highways England tweeted to say all lanes had been reopened and traffic was starting to ease.

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