A23 crash Brighton Road northbound

Live Still reported at 11:19 UK time, since 04:33 (6 h 46 min).

Crash on the A23 northbound at Brighton Road on Sunday 11 October 2026, from 04:33. Still reported at 11:19 UK time. Timeline of reports from TfL.

A23 northbound · Brighton Road

Collision

Road closed · since 04:33 (6 h 46 min)

TfL

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Timeline

04:33 TfL: collision
05:40 TfL: road now closed, “closed following a collision. Use an alternative route. Diverted traffic is flowing well.”
07:46 TfL: “There are no reported delays.”
10:19 TfL: “Traffic is slow moving northbound on Brighton Road with tailbacks from Farthing Road. Expect delays.”

What the sources said

[A23] Brighton Road (Both directions) at the junction of Old Lodge Lane - Road is closed following a collision. Use an alternative route. Traffic is slow moving northbound on Brighton Road with tailbacks from Farthing Road. Expect delays.

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