A27 crash: air ambulance helicopter spotted and West Sussex road closed overnight after ‘serious collision’

By Lawrence Smith

Mid Sussex Times and Sussex Express reporter

Published 31st Oct 2024, 07:19 BST

Part of the A27 in West Sussex was closed last night (Wednesday, October 30) due to a crash.

National Highways: South-East announced on X at 8.36pm: “The A27 in West Sussex is closed in both directions between the A280 (Clapham) and the A24 near Worthing due to a serious collision.

“Emergency services are in attendance and it’s likely the road will be closed into the night.”

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The A27 was closed in both directions between the A280 (Clapham) and the A24 near Worthing. Photo: Jacko Jackson

placeholder image — The A27 was closed in both directions between the A280 (Clapham) and the A24 near Worthing. Photo: Jacko Jackson

A photo of an air ambulance helicopter at the scene was sent in to this newspaper.

National Highways: South-East announced at 4.42am on Thursday, October 31: “The A27 in West Sussex has re-opened in both directions between the A280 (Clapham) and the A24 near Worthing following a serious collision. Thank you for your patience, have a safe onward journey.”

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