A MOTORCYCLIST died in a crash with a car this morning on the A27. 

Parts of the busy road had to close while emergency services dealt with the accident. 

The motorcyclist, from Chelmsford in Essex, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. 

The road was closed between Polegate and the Drusillas roundabout due to the incident. 

Police are appealing for witnesses. 

The motorcyclist was driving a white Honda CBR600, while the driver of the car, from Newhaven, was in a blue Audi A4.

He was uninjured.

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A police spokesman said: "The collision occurred just east of Wilmington crossroads and led to the A27 being closed in both directions.

"The road re-opened just before noon."

Sergeant Stacey Ellott, of the Surrey and Sussex roads policing unit, said: "The closure inevitably caused significant disruption to traffic and we would like to thank drivers who had to take alternative routes for their patience and understanding.

She added: "The circumstances are being fully investigated and so we would appreciate hearing from anyone who witnessed the collision, who may have dash-cam footage, or who noticed either vehicle being driven shortly before the collision occurred to get in touch."