A man has been arrested after the car he was driving slammed into a telegraph pole and brought it crashing into a road.

The accident occurred in London Road, Balcombe, near The Cowdray Arms, at 12.40am today bringing down the post and wires and temporarily blocking the road for up to an hour.

The man driving the car was unhurt but was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

 

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