The A27 near Angmering has been closed eastbound following a road traffic collision involving an overturned heavy goods vehicle in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, 13 October).
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the eastbound carriageway is currently shut between Crossbush and Clapham while the incident is dealt with.
The westbound carriageway remains open to traffic.
Motorists travelling through the area are being urged to avoid the affected stretch of road and seek alternative routes, with disruption expected during the morning.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has advised drivers to allow extra time for their journeys while the closure remains in place.
The circumstances surrounding the collision have not yet been confirmed, and there is currently no information about whether anyone has been injured.
Sussex Police say: "The A27 is closed eastbound between Arundel and Worthing after a collision.
"Emergency services were called to an overturned HGV on the A27 near Angmering at about 3.45am on 13 October.
"Separate road closures for water main repairs at Long Furlong on the A280 and Titnore Lane also remain in place and are likely to cause disruption.
"Motorists are advised to find alternative routes and to avoid the area while we respond to this incident. The closure is expected to be in place for some time.
"We will provide further updates as soon as we can."
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