Van crashes into house in Chichester

The single-vehicle crash happened in Chichester on Sunday, January 9. Pic: Pete May SUS-221001-152849001

Police said the van left the A27 and crashed into a house causing “extensive damage”.

The driver is being interviewed by police.

Pete May, of Sussex Roads Police, took to social media to share the details of the crash.

The single-vehicle crash happened in Chichester on Sunday, January 9. Pic: Pete May SUS-221001-152859001

“Single vehicle rtc in Chichester where this van left the A27 and hit a house causing extensive damage. Driver provisional licence holder and is now being interviewed.”

A gas engineer also attended the scene.

Sussex Police, also, said in a released statement: “Around 12.40pm on Sunday (January 9), police responded to a report of a vehicle leaving the carriageway and colliding with a building on Waterside Drive, Chichester. No injuries were reported.

The driver attended a voluntary interview in relation to driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving with no insurance. Enquiries are ongoing.

Last week, road users were advised to plan their journeys ahead due to a road closure on the A27.

Closures will also take place between the same times on Thursday, January 13 and Friday, January 14.

Diversion will be in place along the A259.