A259 near Rye closed after crash: emergency services responding

Police announced via Twitter today (Saturday, May 21) that emergency services are responding to a collision at East Guldeford.

Update – Police are appealing for witnesses after an 80-year-old motorcyclist died

A police spokesperson said: “It happened at 1.15pm today.

"Road closures are currently in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek other routes.”

AA Traffic News said the A259 is affected both ways from Camber Road to the Midley turn off.

Traffic between Rye and Ashford is affected.