A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after an A27 road accident.

The incident which invoved a Nissan Micra took place near Sainsbury's in Lyons Farm, Worthing about 9am today.

Officers from Sussex Police have closed the dual carriageway westbound as far as Church Lane.

A diversion is in operation.

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed a male pedestrian had been taken to hospital with head injuries.