POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two officers were injured in a five-vehicle crash during a pursuit.
All three lanes of the M23 were closed northbound on Saturday, March 26, following the crash between Junction 10 A264 Copthorne Way (Crawley) and the M25 interchange.
Police said officers responded to an Automated Number Plate Recognition hit northbound on the M23 in Patcham.
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Officers pursued the vehicle, a black Audi, which was travelling at an excessive speed, according to police.
Five vehicles were then involved in a crash on the M23, including two police cars who were not part of the pursuit.
Three people, including two police officers, sustained injuries as a result of the crash.
A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
The incident happened at about 11.05am.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial number 223 of 26/03.
In a statement, National Highways South-East previously said emergency services were working at the scene with Sussex Police, who were leading the response.
“The M23 is closed northbound between J10 (Crawley) and J8 (M25) following a multiple vehicle collision,” a spokesman said.
“Please allow extra time for your journey and seek an alternative route if possible.”
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