A THREE vehicle crash on the A272 has left a woman with serious injuries.

Sussex Police is investigating the crash that happened at Rogate, east of Petersfield.

It happened at around 10am on Thursday, March 9 on the county border with Hampshire, and involved a Renault box van, a Vauxhall Adam and a Peugeot 207.

The van, driven by a 37-year-old man from Burgess Hill, rolled onto its side. He and the Peugeot driver, a 46-year-old man from Emsworth, Hampshire, were both injured and were taken by ambulance to local hospitals.

The Vauxhall driver, a 59-year-old woman from Waterlooville, Hampshire, sustained serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, and was flown by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital.

Inspector Stewart Goodwin, of the Sussex and Surrey roads policing unit, said: "The crash has meant closure of the A272 between Petersfield and Rogate.

“Westbound heavy goods vehicles are being diverted at Midhurst.

"We do not expect to be in a position to lift the closures until mid-afternoon, but thank motorists using the A272 for their patience and understanding."

He added: "Anyone who saw what happened or noticed any of the vehicles involved being driven shortly before the collision is asked to get in touch."

Witnesses should use the eform at sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or phone 101, quoting Operation Thor.