A23: Major road closed following 'serious' collision
Police are investigating a ‘serious’ collision on the A23 at Albourne.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A23.
“The incident happened on the northbound carriageway at Albourne at about 10.15pm last night (16 April).
“Road closures are in place from Pyecombe, and are likely to remain in place throughout the morning with diversions in place.
“We will provide further updates as soon as we are able.
“Anyone with information about the collision, including witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage on the A23 at the time can reported it to Sussex Police online, quoting Operation Malling.”
National Highways said it is supporting Sussex Police ‘by assisting with traffic management and protecting the closure points’.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “Sussex Police are leading the response to this multi‑vehicle collision, which involves serious injuries.
"The road was initially closed to allow emergency services to work safely at the scene and to begin essential investigative work.
"These types of investigations are required following serious collisions and must be carried out thoroughly before the road can reopen.
“Strategic driver information signs are set across the wider network to help drivers plan their journeys and reduce disruption on s urrounding roads.
“There are currently no official diversion routes in place, and drivers are being directed via local roads.”