UPDATE: Driver seriously injured in A27 crash

The road is currently closed between the Drusillas Roundabout and the Polegate crossroads as a result of the collision involving a red Nissan Almera and a silver BMW 3 Series at around 6am.

The Nissan driver has been taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries and two other people have been treated for minor injuries by paramedics at the scene.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternative routes. Bus companies have been informed.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting Operation Hayfield.

There is heavy traffic on surrounding roads as a result of the road closure.

There are long delays in both directions on the A259 at Exceat Bridge and heavier than usual congestion on A22 northbound in Wicken Bonhunt between the Hempstead Lane junction and Boship Roundabout.

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