Major Collision Closes Brighton City Centre Road

A 16-year-old girl has been left with serious injuries following a collision involving a bus on Western Road in Brighton this afternoon, Sunday 26 May.

Emergency services responded to reports of the incident near Brighton Clock Tower, between H&M and Western Road, at approximately 3.40pm.

Teen Rushed to Hospital

Paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene, providing urgent treatment before transporting the teenager to hospital. Her injuries are described as serious, but no further update on her condition has yet been released.

Sussex Police Investigation Underway

A spokesperson for Sussex Police confirmed the area is being investigated under Operation Sunstone, and the road remains closed while enquiries continue.

“Enquiries are ongoing and the road will remain closed while our investigation is carried out. We urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact us online or call 101 quoting Operation Sunstone.”

Major Traffic Disruption

The closure of Western Road has led to significant travel disruption, with buses being diverted from the city centre and delays reported on nearby routes. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and plan alternate travel.

Witnesses Urged to Come Forward

Police are appealing for witnesses or those with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward as the investigation continues.

Public Response

The incident has shocked many residents and visitors in the busy city centre. Brighton residents took to social media to share concerns and praise for the swift response by emergency services.

If you have information about this incident, please contact Sussex Police via:

• Call 101, quoting Operation Sunstone
• Report online at sussex.police.uk