A VEHICLE hit a woman, closing a road.

The accident blocked the A259 South Coast Road both ways earlier this evening.

It led to queuing traffic in both directions.

Police have confirmed the crash after being called by ambulance staff.

It is understood the accident happened between Sutton Avenue and Dorothy Avenue.

Some reports suggest the vehicle was a van, though a police spokeswoman reports it as being a car.

The woman was not seriously injured.

Earlier today a cyclist came off his bike in Church Road, Hove, near the town hall.

An ambulance was called at 3.30pm and he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with back pain.