TWO police officers are among those injured in an accident involving five vehicles during a chase.
All three lanes of the M23 have been closed northbound following the accident between Junction 10 A264 Copthorne Way (Crawley) and the M25 interchange.
Police said officers responded to an automated northbound number plate recognition on the A23 at Patcham just after 11.05am on Saturday March 26.
Sussex police injured in five-vehicle crash after M23 chase
Officers chased the vehicle, a black Audi, which was traveling at excessive speed, police said.
Five vehicles were then involved in an accident on the M23, including two police cars.
“So far, three people, including two police officers, have been injured,” a police spokeswoman said.
A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of narcotics, driving without a license and driving without insurance.
“All three lanes near Junction 9 on the north side are closed and it is not yet known when the road will fully reopen,” the spokeswoman added.
Sussex police injured in five-vehicle crash after M23 chase
In a statement, National Highways South-East previously said emergency services were working at the scene with Sussex Police who are leading the response.
“The M23 is closed northbound between J10 (Crawley) and J8 (M25) following a collision with multiple vehicles,” a spokesperson said.
“Please allow extra time for your trip and seek an alternative route if possible.”
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-03-26 15:37:33
