At least 15 vehicles have been involved in a horror smash on the M23 in Sussex this evening.
Reports of heavy rain in the area were recorded before the smash which has closed the busy highway both ways between junction 10 and 11 for Pease Pottage.
ITV Meridian reported a spokesperson for Sussex Police there are multiple casualties being treated by the ambulance service.
They said: “We have closed the M23 in both directions between Junctions 10 and 11 following a serious collision this evening. Emergency services were called at around 5.40pm to a collision involving around 15 vehicles.
“The ambulance service is assessing and treating multiple casualties. We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time and to expect significant disruption.
“Thank you for your patience while this is ongoing.”
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