A WOMAN has died after a three-car crash.

The 39-year-old, from Haywards Heath, was driving on the Cuckfield Bypass when the fatal collision happened at 6.30pm last night.

Despite efforts from paramedics at the scene, the woman, who was driving a silver Toyota Yaris, could not be saved.

a 61-year-old man from Hurstpierpoint was seriously injured and had to be taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment.

He was driving a black Mercedes C63.

A 39-year-old woman from Henfield, who was driving a silver VW Jetta, was not injured.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Cord.