A 75-year-old man died in a crash after falling ill at the wheel of his car.

The man, from Eastbourne, was driving a Vauxhall Astra in Paradise Drive at about 1.15pm today, when his car hit a bank and rolled over.

Firefighters and ambulance staff released him from the car but he was declared dead at 2.05pm.

Road closures were put in place while rescue and recovery work took place. Damage was caused to roadside barriers.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to call 0845 6070999, quoting Operation Gosport.