A three-car collision on the A27 is causing severe tailbacks this evening (Friday).

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police were called to the accident at Carden Avenue/Ditchling Road at about 6.40pm to reports of a pile-up.

The fire service said nobody was trapped. Crew made the scene safe before leaving at about 7.30pm.

Traffic is stretching back to The Drove. The collision happened at the Hollingbury turn off.

The westbound carriageway remains closed as of 8pm.