Caravan collapses on A27 outside Worthing

Police officers are dealing with an incident involving a caravan on the A27 outside Worthing.

By Sam Morton

Published 20th Jul 2022, 15:59 BST

Updated 20th Jul 2022, 17:10 BST

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Sussex Roads Police officer Pete May said the A27 eastbound, into Worthing, is down to one lane for recovery of an ‘overturned caravan’.

Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the road. PC May asked motorists to slow down on approach to the incident.

Slow traffic has been reported on A27 Arundel Road eastbound between A280 (Angmering / Clapham junction) and Durrington Hill.

Delays are said to be increasing, with an average speed of 15 mph.

There are also queues on Crockhurst Hill eastbound between A27 Arundel Road and A27 Sompting Bypass.

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Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Sussex Roads Police officer Pete May said the A27 eastbound, into Worthing, is down to one lane for recovery of an ‘overturned caravan’. Photo: @sussexroadscop

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Sussex Roads Police officer Pete May said the A27 eastbound, into Worthing, is down to one lane for recovery of an ‘overturned caravan’. Photo: @sussexroadscop Photo: @sussexroadscop

Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Photos from the scene show that the mobile home has completely collapsed on the A27, resulting in queuing traffic towards Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell