A girl has died and a person has been left with severe accidents after a collision on the M23.
Police have shut the northbound carriageway and are investigating the single-vehicle collision, which occurred simply earlier than 5am on Thursday between junctions 9 and 10.
The driving force of the automotive, a 21-year-old man from London, has been arrested for inflicting demise by harmful driving and inflicting severe harm by harmful driving, Sussex Police mentioned.
The automotive left the primary northbound carriageway in the course of the incident, the drive mentioned.
One passenger, a 23-year-old girl, was pronounced lifeless on the scene. A 23-year-old man who was additionally a passenger is being handled in hospital for severe accidents.
“This can be a tragic incident, and we’re actively investigating the complete circumstances of what occurred,” mentioned Inspector Matt Wightwick.
Police mentioned the lady’s household has been knowledgeable and the northbound carriageway will stay closed whereas the automobile is recovered and an investigation is carried out.
“Will probably be opened as quickly as it’s secure and sensible to take action,” Sussex Police mentioned.
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The incident led to queues that had been over 4 miles lengthy and waits of greater than an hour.
A diversion has been put in place, with Nationwide Highways advising drivers to exit the M23 at junction 10 and initially comply with the A264 eastbound.
