A27 in Chichester reopens after collision closed carriageway for several hours

The collision happened on the A27 before the Portfield roundabout in the early hours of this morning.

According to an eyewitness, it involved a car and a tractor

In a post on Twitter just after 1am, Chichester Police said: "We have been dealing with an RTC on the A27 before the Portfield roundabout.

"The road remains closed awaiting Highways England's assessment of the road surface.

"Please find an alternative route."

Chichester Police confirmed the road had reopened.

The emergency services have been contacted for more information.