In pictures: Road closed in East Sussex after van and motorcycle collide

The collision, which was first reported on the AA route planner website at 5.22pm, took place between Halland and East Hoathly.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Emergency services were called to the A22 in Whitesmith, near Hailsham, at around 6.20pm on Thursday (22 August) to reports of a collision between a motorcycle and two other vehicles.

“A Harley Davidson motorcycle was reported to have collided with a silver Mini Cooper and an orange Ford Transit van.

“Its rider – a man from Hailsham in his 30s – was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.

“No other injuries were reported. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact [email protected], quoting Operation Rumsen.”