Lorry driver seriously hurt after collision on West Sussex A-road
A lorry driver has been seriously hurt after a collision near Petworth, according to Sussex Police.
Police said officers were called to a report of a collision – ‘between a lorry and two vehicles’ – on the A272 at Fox Hill.
It was reported shortly after 9am on Thursday, September 10.
A police spokesperson said: “The lorry driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries; no other injuries were reported.
“Anyone who saw what happened or captured any dash cam footage is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 306 of 10/09.”
A272 Horsham Road has been closed for most of the day.
The latest update, from AA Traffic News, reads: “Road closed due to crash investigation work on A272 Horsham Road both ways between A283 London Road and Kingspit Lane / Glasshouse Lane (Fox Hill).
"The road remains closed to assist. The accident happened just before 09:00, where a lorry collided with a tree.”
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its response on social media.
A Facebook post, at 9.40am, read: “The A272 Horsham Road in Petworth, between Petworth Town Centre and Kingspit Lane, is currently closed following a road traffic collision.
"The road is expected to be closed for some time. Please avoid the area.”