A LANE closed after a ten car pile-up on the M23 is due to re-open in the next hour.

The crash happened at 12.10pm at the junction 9 slip road of the motorway heading onto the M25 northbound.

Surrey Police are attending the scene. It is not yet clear how many people have been injured but a police spokeswoman said they have minor injuries.

One lane is closed while vehicles are moved and the area is made safe which is causing severe delays. The lane is due to re-open in the next hour.