East Sussex road closed after bin lorry rolls down hill

Dramatic photos show the council waste collection vehicle at the bottom of a hill in Hamsey Road after smashing through a wall.

Lewes District Council, which owns the vehicle, has confirmed no injuries were sustained in the incident.

A spokesperson for the authority said: "A council waste collection vehicle was involved in an accident this morning between Peacehaven and Saltdean.

“Sussex Police are at the scene, managing the site and temporary closure of Hamsey Road.”