Petworth A283: Road closed following 'serious' collision
By Megan Baker
Published 9th Aug 2026, 15:23 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2026, 15:39 BST
A major road is closed following a ‘serious’ collision near Petworth this afternoon (Sunday, August 9).
Chichester Police said emergency services ‘are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A283, London Road, near to the Petworth Deer Park’.
A spokesperson for the force said: “The road is closed in both directions, and we ask drivers to take alternate routes at this time.”
An AA Traffic News report states: “Road closed and slow traffic due to serious crash on A283 both ways between Limbo Farm Turn off and Frosty Lane.”
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) crews are also in attendance.
A WSFRS spokesperson said: “The A283 London Rd is closed north of Petworth following a road traffic collision.
“Please avoid the area.”
More on this as we have it.