A dog has been thrown out of a moving vehicle that was travelling along the M23.

The female Lurcher cross was thrown from the back of a vehicle, believed to be a van, at around 4 pm on Thursday 2nd March.  The vehicle was travelling northbound on the M23 between junctions nine and eight, north of the Gatwick junction.  A passing motorist stopped to help, and officers from Surrey Police then took the dog to a local vet.  She was treated for two broken legs and is now being cared for by an animal charity.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference number 45170022317.