West Sussex emergency incident: A285 temporarily closed after collision

Chief Reporter

Published 26th Oct 2024, 18:33 BST

Updated 26th Oct 2024, 19:46 BST

The A285 was temporarily closed after a collision earlier today (Saturday, October 26).

A road traffic collision reportedly happened around 1.30pm on the A285 Station Road in Petworth. Traffic delays were being reported.

An AA Traffic News report read: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to crash, two vehicles involved on A285 Station Road both ways from Kilsham Lane to The Badgers Pub.”

X account @SussexIncidents reported that motorists should avoid Coultershaw bridge after the two vehicle collision – involving a pick-up truck, adding: “Emergency services are on scene.”

Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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