Woman cyclist badly injured in crash

The woman, thought to be aged between 25 and early 30s, was cycling at the junction between Ham Road and Brougham Road at about 1.50pm when the bike and lorry collided, completely destroying the cycle.

Customers in the Ham pub, opposite where the incident happened, said they did not see the accident but heard a "big bang".

The lorry involved had blocked off the entrance to Brougham Road, so police redirected traffic.

The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance and was said to be suffering from "serious leg injuries".

Worthing police sergeant Mel Doyle said it was likely that the lorry driver did not see the cyclist.

She said: "The woman suffered from serious injuries but they are not life threatening."

Residents in East Worthing have been complaining about lorries using the area to get to the Dale Road industrial estate.

East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton said: "I am well aware of the traffic problems with heavy goods vehicles in the area and this accident makes it more important that something is done about it."

Plans for a link road between Dale Road and Western Road are currently being looked into.

If you have information about the accident, call police on 0845 6070999.