A27 closed in both directions at Hove after crash

Long queues have been forming on the A27 in East Sussex after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

The road has been closed in both directions near the Dyke Road roundabouts in Hove, according to Sussex Police.

National Highways South East reported at 13:15 BST that three-mile queues were taking 30 minutes to get through.

The west entry slip from the A23 at Patcham is also closed, the agency reported.

A police spokesperson said: "Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for some time while we work to understand the full circumstances."

They added: "Motorists are asked to find alternative routes and we are grateful for your patience while this is ongoing."

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