Suspected drug driver causes five car smash on M23

Two police officers hurt after pursuit ends in crash

Author: Mike DraperPublished 27th Mar 2022
Last updated 27th Mar 2022

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a five-car collision on the M23 just after 11:05am on Saturday (March 26).

They'd spotted a black Audi travelling at high speed northbound on the M23.

The pursuit ended in a five-car collision on the motorway, including two police cars who were not part of the chase.

Three people, including two police officers, have sustained injuries as a result of the collision near junction nine of the M23.

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial number 223 of 26/03.