Littlehampton collision: Young man suffers 'life-changing injuries'

A young man was airlifted to hospital after a serious collision in Littlehampton over the weekend.
By Sam Morton
Published 14th Aug 2023, 12:51 BST
Updated 14th Aug 2023, 13:12 BST
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A collision involving a moped and a car sparked a large emergency response on Saturday (August 12). The emergency services were spotted in East Street, near Kamsons Pharmacy, at around 10pm.

Pictures from the scene – which had been cordoned off – showed a damaged moped an air ambulance helicopter, police cars, an ambulance car and vehicle debris in the road.

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Sussex Police launched an appeal for witnesses on Monday afternoon (August 14).

An air ambulance helicopter was pictured after a collision in Littlehampton on Saturday night (August 12). Photo: Sussex News and PicturesAn air ambulance helicopter was pictured after a collision in Littlehampton on Saturday night (August 12). Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
An air ambulance helicopter was pictured after a collision in Littlehampton on Saturday night (August 12). Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

A spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to the junction of East Street and Church Road at around 9.15pm after a white Honda PCX moped collided with a Vauxhall Corsa.

“The rider of the moped – an 18-year-old man – was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident, events leading up to it or has relevant video footage is asked to contact [email protected], quoting Operation Coriander."

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