Oil spill causes chaos on busy Hastings road

The main trunk road, which leads to the Old Town and seafront, was closed between the junctions of Robertson’s Hill and Mount Road. Workmen were at the scene at 8am this morning laying sand on the remains of the oil before it could be re-opened to traffic.

Traffic was diverted via Priory Road and Queens Road. Old London Road is also a major bus route linking Hastings with Rye.

Picture by Steve Peak.