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🕐 Last verified 21 Oct, 06:47

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM23
DirectionNorthbound
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedWed 21 Oct, 05:26
Cleared06:47
Lasted1h 20m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌧️ Moderate drizzle
ReferenceREF-26226193

Times are UK time.

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M23 - Incident

The M23 northbound between junctions J9 and J8

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Recent M23 incidents

58 incidents and roadworks logged on the M23 in the last 30 days, 21 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

M23 | Surrey | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 8 Jul, 02:09 link road from M23 J8 to M25 J7 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 08:48 M23 southbound between J8 and J9 | Southbound | Broken down vehicleTue 30 Jun, 08:23 link road from M23 J8 to M25 J7 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 18:57 link road from M23 J8 northbound to M25 J7 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 17:27 M23 J9 southbound exit | Southbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 01:55
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Is the M23 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 06:47 UK time on Wed 21 Oct. See the M23 right now.

What happened on the M23 on 21 Oct 2026?

Crash on the M23 northbound, reported at 05:26 UK time on Wed 21 Oct. Cleared at 06:47.

How long did it last?

1h 20m, from 05:26 UK time on Wed 21 Oct.

Where can I see everything else on the M23?

The M23 live page shows what is happening now, and the M23 archive has every incident on record.

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