Serious collision closes road in West Sussex as A24 and A27 delays reported: Live updates

09/09/2024

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Here are the latest travel updates after a serious incident closed a key road in West Sussex.

The emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.

Sussex Police ^[2] said it happened shortly before 6am and involved a lorry and a car.

A spokesperson added: “The road is closed in both directions from the A24 ^[3] at Findon to the A27 ^[4] near Durrington. Motorists ^[5] are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

“Witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the collision, such as dashcam footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police.”

Here are the latest travel updates as they happen:

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The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes
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Today’s collision follows two other incidents on the A24 on Friday evening.

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The A24 was closed temporarily northbound from Long Furlong due to oil on the road surface around 7pm.

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A road traffic collision was then reported at around 8.30pm on the A24 by Bost Hill.

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Sussex Police said it happened shortly before 6am and involved a lorry and a car.

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A spokesperson added: \”The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the collision, such as dashcam footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police

Freelance photographer Eddie Mitchell took this photo at the scene

The emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A280 at Long Furlong

Today’s collision follows two other incidents on the A24 on Friday evening.

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The A24 was closed temporarily northbound from Long Furlong due to oil on the road surface around 7pm.

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A road traffic collision was then reported at around 8.30pm on the A24 by Bost Hill.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/a24-closed-in-west-sussex-after-serious-collision-a27-delays-reported-4773749

Road closures are in place after a collision at Long Furlong in West Sussex

“Road closed due to serious crash, a car and overturned lorry involved on A280 Long Furlong both ways from A24 Findon By-pass (Findon Roundabout) to Coldharbour Lane. Traffic is coping well.”

West Sussex and Fire Rescue Service broke news of the incident first thing this morning.

Here are the latest travel updates after a serious incident closed the A24 in West Sussex.\nThe emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.

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Sussex Police said it happened shortly before 6am and involved a lorry and a car.

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A spokesperson added: \”The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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“Witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the collision, such as dashcam footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police.”

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Here are the latest travel updates as they happen:

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Serious collision closes A24 in West Sussex: Live updates

Key Events

The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the collision, such as dashcam footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police

Photo shows emergency response

Freelance photographer Eddie Mitchell took this photo at the scene

The emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A280 at Long Furlong | Eddie Mitchell

Today’s collision follows two other incidents on the A24 on Friday evening.

The A24 was closed temporarily northbound from Long Furlong due to oil on the road surface around 7pm.

A road traffic collision was then reported at around 8.30pm on the A24 by Bost Hill.

Road closures are in place after a collision at Long Furlong in West Sussex | AA Traffic News

Latest travel update from AA Traffic News

“Road closed due to serious crash, a car and overturned lorry involved on A280 Long Furlong both ways from A24 Findon By-pass (Findon Roundabout) to Coldharbour Lane. Traffic is coping well.”

How did the incident unfold?

West Sussex and Fire Rescue Service broke news of the incident first thing this morning.

A24 closed

Here are the latest travel updates after a serious incident closed the A24 in West Sussex. The emergency services are responding to a serious collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.

Sussex Police said it happened shortly before 6am and involved a lorry and a car.

A spokesperson added: “The road is closed in both directions from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

“Witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the collision, such as dashcam footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police.”

Here are the latest travel updates as they happen:

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