THERE are long delays after a car crashed into a traffic light and caught fire.

The collision took place on the A259 at the junction between Brighton Road and Windsor Road in Worthing.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue said crews were called to a road traffic collision at 18.34.

Crews attended with two breathing apparatus, one high powered hose reel, and one dry powder extinguisher.

The police and ambulance are both in attendance, and the fire is now out.