A driver and two passengers were injured when a car crashed into a field near Lewes.

The crash happened at a junction known as Mackerel's Corner, in Mackerel's Rocks, a quarter of a mile south of the Newick Park Hotel.

An Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf hatchback carrying three people left the road and crashed into a field at about 10.25pm on Saturday.

The driver was seriously injured and taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.

Two passengers suffered minor injuries.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.