Teenager arrested after car rolled on A27 at Hammerpot

A blue Peugeot 106 left the east bound carriageway of the A27 near Hammerpot at about 12.10am on Wednesday, before rolling over and coming to rest in a field

A 17-year-old girl from Worthing was taken to St Richard's Hospital with serious spinal injuries, a 16-year-old girl, also from Worthing, was taken to Worthing Hospital, and a 17-year-old girl from Hassocks was taken to St Richard's, both with minor injuries.

A spokesman for Sussex police said: "The 18-year-old male driver was taken to Worthing hospital with slight injuries and has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He is currently in custody awaiting interview."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999, quoting Operation Kendal, or call Crimesstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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