At around 8.40am a resident sent the Herald a photo of the incident on the junction between The Goffs and Southfields Road.
The resident said traffic was backing up along The Goffs as a result.
A South East Coast Ambulance service spokesperson explained that crews attended the incident and a person was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
Sussex Police have been contacted for more information.
1. Person taken to hospital following collision in Eastbourne
Person taken to hospital following collision in Eastbourne Photo: Sussex News and Pictures