East Sussex A27 closed following 'serious' collision - 'up to two miles' of congestion
The A27 in part of East Sussex is closed following a ‘serious’ collision.
The A-road, between B2123 (Falmer) and the A277 (Lewes), remains closed eastbound following the incident which occurred on the evening of April 12.
In a statement shared at 9pm on April 12, a Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the eastbound carriageway shortly after 8pm.
“The female driver of the vehicle has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The male, sole passenger was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries.
“The road is expected to be closed for some time and the public are asked to find alternative routes.
"Thank you for your patience and understanding while this is ongoing.
“Enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances of the situation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Haydock.”
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) were also called to the incident.
An ESFRS spokesperson said: “Motorists advised to find alternative routes while the Eastbound carriageway is closed between Falmer to the Ashcombe roundabout.
"Long delays are expected while emergency services work.”
At 7.25am on April 13, National Highways South East said collision investigation works ‘are now complete’ and the vehicle involved ‘has been recovered from the scene’.
In a post shared on X, a National Highways spokesperson said: “Specialist contractors are working at the scene, to treat a large spillage that is affecting the carriageway.
“At this stage, further assessments are required before the carriageway can be safely reopened.
“There are delays of up to 15 minutes on the approach at this stage with up to [two] miles of congestion on the approach to the closure.”