Inquiry continues into fatal car accident

Police are today continuing to investigate a road accident at Gatwick on Friday which resulted in the death of a 34 year old woman when her car was crushed by a National Express Coach.

The tragic accident caused long delays on the M23 and A23 as Police interviewed the coach’s passengers before allowing them to continue with their journeys and flights from the airport. People reported seeing some flight-bound passengers walking with suitcases along the M23 and A23 to the terminal.

The collision occurred on Friday (September 4) leaving the coach on top of the woman’s Ka.

Inspector Keith Ellis from Sussex Police’s Road Policing Unit said “We must not lose sight of the fact that, sadly, a woman died and it is essential that her death is fully investigated to meet the needs of the coroner and any subsequent court case that may arise.”

He also said recovery of the vehicles was particularly complex and repairs also had to be made to the road and crash barrier.