A motorist had to be cut out of a car after a two-vehicle crash in the early hours.

Emergency services were called to the A23 just north of Pyecombe at 1.30am this morning.

Initial reports suggested a car had crashed into a lamppost near Tate’s Garage on the northbound side.

Fire crews from Brighton, Worthing and Hurstpierpoint were sent along with ambulance and police.

On arrival they discovered two cars had crashed with one of the drivers trapped inside.

Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to free the motorist before they were taken to hospital.

Emergency services were on the scene until 3am.