A24 collision: Person taken to hospital after incident involving van and tree in West Sussex

The emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision in West Sussex this afternoon (Monday, February 26).

By Sam Morton

Published 26th Feb 2024, 13:21 BST

Updated 26th Feb 2024, 19:26 BST

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The A24 was closed northbound between the Findon and Washington roundabouts after the incident around 12.50pm.

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed the incident involved a van and a tree.

A spokesperson added: “Ambulance crews attended the scene and one person was assessed and treated before being taken to Worthing Hospital.”

Sussex Roads Police. Photo: Stock image / National World

AA Traffic News reported long delays on the A24, northbound between A280 Long Furlong (Findon roundabout) and Glaseby Lane. Vehicles were reportedly travelling at an average speed of ten mph.

The AA added: “Delays due to crash on A24 Northbound from the Worthing turn-off to the A283 (Washington roundabout).”

An eye-witness said traffic was being diverted and there were major delays through Storrington.

A24 Washington South East Coast Ambulance Service