Falling tree smashes van’s windscreen in West Hoathly

Mid Sussex Police helped a driver after a tree fell onto a van in West Hoathly and smashed the windscreen on Friday (May 14).
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Police said the incident happened at 11.30am and that the tree had blocked the road in Highbrook Lane, causing a build up of traffic.

Inspector Darren Taylor said: “Not the sort of thing you expect when driving down a lane in West Hoathly today.

“Thankfully just a smashed windscreen and no injuries to the driver.”

Mid Sussex Police have confirmed that Highbrook Lane is now clear and open.