A CRASH is causing queuing traffic on a busy road.

The collision happened near Shoreham Airport at about 3.40pm and has resulted in delays on the A27 Shoreham By Pass.

An AA traffic report said: "The A259 is partially blocked and there is queueing traffic due to a crash.

"Two cars were involved on the A27 Shoreham By Pass Westbound before Old Shoreham Road.

"There are severe delays of ten minutes and increasing on the A27 Old Shoreham Road Westbound between the A270 Upper Shoreham Road (Southwick / Holmbush turn off) and the A2025 Grinstead Lane (Sompting Roundabout).

"The average speed is about 15 mph."

The road has now been cleared but delays remain in the area.