A27 closed near Arundel due to serious collision

The A27 has been closed near Arundel following a serious collision, according to police.
Emergency services are at the sceneEmergency services are at the scene
Emergency services are at the scene

The road is closed in both directions at Hammerpot Hill.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

Police said the incident involved a single vehicle.

Two crews from Worthing fire station and a heavy rescue tender were sent to the incident, which took place on the A27 eastbound between Poling and Hammerpot, according to the fire service.

A spokesman said police officers were diverting traffic off the A27 westbound at the junction with the A280 for Clapham and Patching.

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Traffic is very heavy in the area, please avoid the A27 for the time being,” the fire service spokesman said.

At 7pm, fire crews left the scene and police confirmed the road was likely to remain closed for at least another three hours.