Worthing collision sparks large emergency response

By Sam Morton

Published 26th Jun 2023, 17:31 BST

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Firefighters were called to assist police officers after a late-night collision in Worthing.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted around 10.45pm on Sunday (June 25) to ‘reports of a road traffic collision’ on Chesswood Road.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised one fire engine from Worthing Fire Station to the scene,” a spokesperson for the fire service said.

"Upon arrival crews provided scene safety, before leaving the incident at 11.30pm.”

Firefighters were called to assist police officers after a late-night collision in Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Firefighters were called to assist police officers after a late-night collision in Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Sussex Police said this was a ‘damage-only collision’, adding: “Police are not appealing for any further information at this time.”

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