A26 crash near Ringmer: police appeal for information after collision leaves driver with ‘serious life-changing injuries’

Sussex Police said they are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a car and a van on the A26 left a driver with ‘life-changing injuries’ on Thursday, April 13.

By Lawrence Smith

Published 14th Apr 2023, 16:18 BST

A road closure was in place on the A26 near Ringmer until about 11.50pm on Thursday, April 13

Police said the incident happened on Clayhill near Ringmer shortly before 4pm.

In photos – road closed after serious A26 crash

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended and a road closure was in place until about 11.50pm. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious life-changing injuries, while the other driver also sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to hospital.

“Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to email [email protected] and quote Operation Andes.”