Woman in hospital after North Chailey crash: photos show scene as police appeal for witnesses to serious collision

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that involved two cars and a pedestrian on the A272 at North Chailey this morning (Monday, January 9)
By Lawrence Smith
Published 9th Jan 2023, 17:51 GMT
Updated 9th Jan 2023, 19:50 GMT
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Police said officers were called to the scene in Haywards Heath Road, near the Chailey Heritage Foundation, at about 7.10am.

A police spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a woman, has been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries. Officers arrested a man of suspicion of drug-driving. He remains in custody at this stage.

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“Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, call 101, or email [email protected] quoting Operation Chalgrove.”

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Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that involved two cars and a pedestrian on the A272 at North Chailey on Monday, January 9. Photo: Eddie MitchellSussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that involved two cars and a pedestrian on the A272 at North Chailey on Monday, January 9. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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Police kept the road closed for most of the day from 7.30am to about 4.30pm.

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