'Pedestrian involved' - Road traffic incident reported near Sussex hospital

A pedestrian has been involved in a collision in Brighton.

AA Traffic News reported that Eastern Road was blocked, on Monday morning (October 19).

A traffic notice read: “Road blocked and queueing traffic due to accident, a pedestrian involved on Eastern Road Both ways between Chesham Street and Chichester Place.

"Since 08:45, just east of the Royal Sussex Hospital.”

AA Traffic News reported that Eastern Road was blocked, in Brighton, on Monday morning (October 19). Photo: Google Earthplaceholder image
AA Traffic News reported that Eastern Road was blocked, in Brighton, on Monday morning (October 19). Photo: Google Earth

To use the AA route planner to plan your journey, click here.

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed its response to ‘reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian’.

A spokesperson said: “An ambulance crew attended and one patient was assessed and treated for injuries at the scene, before being taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital for further treatment.”

Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice