A 23-year-old man has been killed and seven others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up on the northbound A21 in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday at 8:20pm following reports of a BMW crash involving three other vehicles.
Sussex Police confirmed the crash occurred shortly after a police pursuit involving the BMW. The 23-year-old driver from Hailsham was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in another vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries, while five others sustained minor wounds but also required hospital treatment.
Following the tragic incident, Sussex Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for an independent investigation. Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme described the event as “tragic” and extended sympathies to the victim’s family.
“Our thoughts are with the family of this young man and all those affected,” said Detective Wolstenholme. “An investigation is under way to understand the full circumstances and there will be increased police activity in the area while this is ongoing.”
The police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information, dashcam footage, or CCTV recordings related to the incident is urged to come forward. Witnesses can contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting Operation Drummer.
Originally published by UKNIP.
