A man has been arrested after a serious collision involving two motorbikes in Frant.

Traffic sources reported the closure of the A267 at Frant – near Bunny Lane – on Saturday afternoon (May 24). An air ambulance is said to have landed at the scene.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, on Tuesday: “Emergency services responded to a serious collision involving two motorbikes on the A267 (Frant Road), at the junction with Bunny Lane on Sunday, at around 12.10pm.

“Two men, aged 71 and 41, were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.

Traffic sources reported the closure of the A267 at Frant – near Bunny Lane – with emergency services and an air ambulance reported at the scene. Photo: Google Earth

placeholder image — Traffic sources reported the closure of the A267 at Frant – near Bunny Lane – with emergency services and an air ambulance reported at the scene. Photo: Google Earth

“A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released on bail while investigations are ongoing.

“A temporary road closure was in place at the junctions with Forest Road and The Green whilst emergency services remained at the scene.”

The road has since reopened.

The police statement continued: “We ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information such as CCTV or dashcam footage reports it to us by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101 and quoting Operation Mitcham.”

Bus operator Stagecoach South East also warned passengers of disruption on Saturday afternoon, saying its 51 and 1066 services towards Tunbridge Wells were being diverted because of the closure.

In a travel update posted on social media, the company said: “There has been an RTC at Bunny Lane and the police have closed Frant Road. Our 51 & 1066 services to Tunbridge Wells will be affected with delays while they divert around the closure.”

Motorists were advised to avoid the area while the incident was dealt with.