Chaos on A23 Southbound as Vehicle Blazes Near Handcross
Commuters faced a total nightmare this afternoon on the A23 southbound after a vehicle erupted in flames near the Handcross slip road. All southbound lanes were slammed shut, causing huge tailbacks.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) acted fast, sending crews from Crawley to smash the blaze and get things under control.
Delays Hit 90 Minutes – Traffic Stuck for Over an Hour
The Automobile Association (AA) reported jaw-dropping delays, with drivers stuck in gridlock for more than 90 minutes. Traffic came to a complete standstill for over an hour, leaving frustrated commuters fuming.
Highways Close Road, Divert Traffic at M23 Junction 11
Highways Southeast moved quickly, shutting the road at M23 Junction 11 to reroute traffic away from the chaos. Despite crews working hard to clear wreckage, the closure remains as cleanup efforts continue.
Lane 3 Open to Ease Jams – Expect Delays to Continue
To ease the snarls, authorities are letting some traffic squeeze through lane 3 near the scene. But delays are expected to drag on until the situation is fully sorted.
Drivers are urged to check traffic updates and find alternative routes where possible to avoid the gridlock.
