A27 in West Sussex closed after multi vehicle crash

Drivers are being told to expect delays

Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 23rd Dec 2020
Last updated 23rd Dec 2020

The A27 in West Sussex is closed after a multi vehicle crash.

It is shut westbound between the A293 (Hangleton) and A2025 (Lancing).

Traffic is being diverted via local roads.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said:

"At 1.07pm on Wednesday (23 December), Sussex Police attended a westbound road traffic collision on the A27 at the Shoreham bypass.

"A total of three lorries and five vehicles were involved in a collision.

"Minor injuries were reported.

"If anyone witnessed the collision please report online or call 101 quoting reference 568 of 23/12."

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is also at the scene.

There is reportedly around two miles of congestion.

Highways England is asking people to "allow extra time for your journey if you're travelling in the area today (23 December)".

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