Road closed and man taken to hospital after Houghton crash

A MAN from Yapton has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision on the A29 London Road at Whiteways roundabout, Houghton, this afternoon (Monday, August 8).

The A29 currently remains closed in both directions, following the crash between a silver Ford Fiesta van and a Honda CBR motorcycle.

Emergency services, including the police helicopter (Hotel 900) attended the scene at around 12.50pm.

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A 56-year-old man from Yapton has been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries.

The 54-year-old van driver from Haywards Heath was uninjured.

Police would like to hear from anyone that witnessed the collision, or saw either vehicle prior to the incident to please call 0845 60 70 999 quoting operation Penrose.