Chaos has erupted on the A27 following a serious crash that has resulted in the road being shut between Beddingham and Polegate. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident.
Sussex Police are leading a full multi-agency response to manage the situation. East Sussex Fire & Rescue arrived with two pumps and two officers, quickly extinguishing a small car fire and securing the scene to ensure safety.
The South East Coast Ambulance Service attended to any casualties involved in the crash. Meanwhile, National Highways teams have enforced road closures and are controlling traffic to prevent further disruption.
The A27 is currently closed in both directions between the A26 at Beddingham and the A2270 at Polegate. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the A27 and seek alternative routes while emergency crews work to clear the wreckage.
Drivers are encouraged to stay tuned for live updates on this major disruption affecting the area.
Originally published by UKNIP.