Drivers are being warned of long delays near a major airport this morning as the police continue to conduct an investigation.

The M23 in Surrey is closed southbound between J8 (M25) and J9 (London Gatwick Airport) due to a "police led incident".

While traffic has been released on the northbound carriageway, Surrey Police remain on the scene following an incident.

Maps from National Highways show long delays of at least 60 minutes on the northbound carriageway.

A police incident on the M23 has caused traffic chaos near Gatwick Airport this morning

Surrey Police have told drivers to avoid the area of the M23 after they were called to a "concern for safety incident".

Traffic maps indicate that traffic conditions will not return to normal until later this morning.

The incident on the M23 has caused traffic to back up on the A217 and A23.

GB News has contacted Surrey Police and Gatwick Airport for a comment.

Miles of standstill traffic can be seen on the M23

Drivers are expected to face hours-long delays on the M23 this morning