Six people have been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the M23 in Surrey.

The incident involving an HGV, a minibus, and a people carrier happened between J9 and J8 northbound at 11.45am today (April 18).

Officers were called to the scene and found six people injured.

They were all taken to hospital for treatment where their conditions are currently unknown.

An air ambulance was also called and both carriageways were shut as the incident was dealt with.

The incident caused miles of congestion on approach and long delays in the area, according to AA.

Two of four lanes remain closed and traffic restrictions are expected to return to normal at around 7pm, according to National Highways.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M23 northbound between junctions 8 and 9 involving three vehicles this morning (Thursday, April 18).

"The collision occurred at around 11.45am and involved an HGV, a minibus and a people carrier.

“Six people have been taken to hospital. The motorway was closed northbound while officers dealt with the scene.

“If you witnessed the collision, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage that might have captured all or part of the incident, contact Surrey Police quoting PR/45240043193.”