A driver suffered serious injuries after crashing into a fence.

The accident happened at about 3.15pm today in Heathy Brow, Telscombe Cliffs.

The road was closed both ways.

The vehicle hit a wall between Ambleside Avenue and Roderick Avenue.

Police and paramedics were at the scene.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police were called after a car collided with a fence at the junction of Foxhill and Heathy Brow, Peacehaven, about 3.15pm on Monday.

"The driver, a man, has been taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries.

"No other vehicles and no other people were involved. No further info available at this stage."