Woman in hospital after three car crash

Three cars were involved in the crash just outside Wilmoths Citroen on Hastings Road.

Emergency services raced to the scene just before 1pm.

A woman from Three Oaks, who was driving a white Mini Cooper, was taken to hospital complaining of neck pain.

She was placed in a neck collar and put on a spinal board as a precaution before she was taken by ambulance to the Conquest in Hastings.

A St Leonards man, who was driving a green Land Rover at the time of the crash, suffered head pain, but declined hospital treatment.

A woman and child from Battle, who were travelling in a green Seat Alhambra, were assessed by paramedics at the scene, but also declined hospital treatment.

Police officers were on the scene for about an hour .

Any witnesses or anyone with any information about the accident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101.