A TEENAGE girl is seriously injured after being hit by a van.

The girl was hit after getting off the bus near Pelham Rise, Peacehaven, at about 3.50pm. 

The road was closed while the girl was treated by paramedics. 

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Emergency services have been called to a report of a collision involving a van and a pedestrian in Collingwood Close, Peacehaven, at 3.53pm.

"The pedestrian, a teenage girl, has suffered serious injuries and is being treated by paramedics. 

"The road is closed while the incident is ongoing."