Collision on A27 in West Sussex closes road; emergency services at scene
Part of the A27 in West Sussex is closed following a collision this morning (Tuesday, January 27).
There are reports of more than five miles of tailbacks, according to reports.
The incident happened on the A27 near Chichester.
On X (formerly Twitter), National Highways South East said: “We have reports of a collision on the A27 eastbound between the A259 west (Emsworth) and A259 east (Chichester) resulting in a lane being closed.
“Emergency services are on scene.
“There are approx. 5.5 miles congestion on approach so allow plenty of extra journey time.”
It said there are also reports of flooding in the area.
On its traffic bulletin, the AA said: “Long delays, queueing traffic and one lane closed due to crash, a car and a van involved on A27 Chichester by-pass Eastbound from A259 Havant Road (Emsworth Junction) to A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne Roundabout).”