Picture from Sussex Police
A 'catastrophic' tyre blowout caused major disruption along the A23 and A27 this morning.
Police closed one lane while the car was recovered.
Traffic ground to a halt on the A27 eastbound as cars queued from Patcham through to Falmer.
Delays of 30 minutes were reported.
Officers reported that the car's rear tyre had burst in a 'catastrophic blowout'.
The road was cleared by about 8.30am, according to police.
Lane 1 closed for Broken Down Motor Vehicle (BDMV), A23 s/b just before A27 interchange.
— John the hat (@Pc_Winter) October 18, 2018
Catastrophic blowout to near side rear tyre on the limit of tread wear at 1.6mm.
Driver unaware MoT due in two days time. Very lucky. pic.twitter.com/KBsjxgtAQj
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