Car fire closes busy A-road in both directions; A27 collision adds to East Sussex traffic delays
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A car fire and a collision were reported on busy East Sussex roads, on Saturday morning (July 25).
An AA Traffic News report read: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash on A27 westbound after Carden Avenue (Hollingbury / Ditchling junction).
“Delays of nine minutes and delays increasing on A27 westbound between A270 Lewes Road (Stanmer Park) and A23 London Road. Average speed ten mph.”
Meanwhile, the road next to HMP Lewes was closed in both directions following a car fire.
A277 Western Road was closed, from Warren Drive to Winterbourne Hollow, according to the AA.
The incident was first reported in the early hours of Saturday.
A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were called out, at 4.45am.
A ‘car fire’ was reported on Neville Road, at the junction with Brighton Road, the spokesperson said.
Crews had left the scene by 6am but a road closure remains in place, at the A277/A275 prison crossroads, according to Sussex Traffic Watch.
A photograph shared by the traffic information page, on social media – around 9.30am – showed a badly damaged car at the junction. Emergency service vehicles and barriers were visible nearby.
Local photographer Dan Jessup (@EchoDan11) reported at 11.15am that the road would ‘reopen shortly’.
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