Long delays on A27 after collision near Hove

Both carriageways of the A27 north of Brighton and Hove were closed earlier today (February 28) after a car was in collision with a lamppost.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2018, 14:55 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 06:43 BST

There were delays on the A27 north of Brighton this afternoon (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

Sussex Police said it was called at 11.43am to an incident on the westbound carriageway of the A27.

Police remain at the scene close to the turn off for Hove.

A police spokesperson said a car travelling westbound had collided with the central reservation and a lamp post, which then fell onto the carriageway.

Police sealed off the road as the vehicle was recovered (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

The spokesperson added: "We closed both carriageways initially, but the eastbound carriagway is now fully open.

"Local diversions are in place."

UPDATE: At 3.47pm, Sussex Police said: "The A27 at Hangleton is now fully reopen after a car collided with the central reservation earlier today. The driver, who was uninjured, has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and released under investigation.