Lucky escape for driver in West Sussex

Photos shared by Sussex Police on social media show a car which has been speared by a large tree branch.

The incident happened on the A283 between Dacre Gardens and Shoreham.

The force say a high sided HGV struck the branch which detached and then struck the car.

They say the driver had a "lucky escape" and "luckily there was no front seat passenger and the driver was not injured."

The police are now appealing for witnesses.

If you witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage, Sussex Police are asking you to get in contact quoting CAD 904 14/5/24.

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