Five people, including two children, hurt in Barcombe crash

Teen arrested after motorbike ploughs into pedestrians

Author: Mike DraperPublished 20th Nov 2022

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a motorcycle and several pedestrians in High Street, Barcombe.

It happened around 10:20pm last night (Saturday 19 November) in the aftermath of the Barcombe bonfire & fireworks display.

A 67-year-old woman from Ditchling, and a 30-year-old woman from East Grinstead were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Three other people, including two children, suffered minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment.

A 17-year-old boy from Barcombe, who was driving the motorcycle, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.

The road was closed for some time, but has since re-opened.

Any relevant information or footage can be reported to Sussex Police by calling 101, quoting Operation Meadow.

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