Huge delays after A27 closure
THE A27 has reopened after a crash.
Traffic was queuing up to 40 minutes near Emsworth due to the closure.
Traffic was diverted via the A259 and there was long delays.
The air ambulance is understood to have been called to the scene.
Chichester Police said the accident was caused due to a "mechanical failure".
RTC on A27 Eastbound vehicle now recovered and both lanes open again. Thank you for your patience.
— Chichester Police (@Chichester_Pol) August 19, 2019
Single vehicle involved left the carriageway due to a mechanical failure.
Thank you to the members of public that stopped to help. #ESectionChi @PC_Coates_EA149 pic.twitter.com/ruDKVZLssR
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