Woman dies in car accident
A WOMAN from Rodmell has died in a car accident on the A27.
Three cars were involved in the accident on the eastbound carraigeway, just east of Falmer, at around 6.30pm last night.
The driver of a Vauxhall Corsa, a 38-year-old woman and her 40-year-old woman passenger, both from Rodmell, were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
The passenger died as a result of her injuries and the driver remains in hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of a Peugeot Boxer, a 36-year-old man from South Chailey, and the driver of a Renault Clio, an 18-year-old man from Lewes were uninjured.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident to call 0845 60 70 999.
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Weather for Lewes
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 0 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South

