THERE are long delays on the A27 this morning after a van fire.

One lane is closed and there is queueing traffic for four miles on the A27 Westbound between A277 (Ashcombe Roundabout, Kingston) and B2123 The Drove (Falmer / Rottingdean Junction, Falmer).

There is currently congestion to Southerham Roundabout.

Travel time is around 45 minutes.

Police have confirmed they have been able to reopen lane one.

Lane two (Of two) remains closed following fire which initially closed the road.

The fire broke out at 5.45am.

Three occupants of the vehicle were unhurt but the driver had just filled it up with fuel.

Traffic is also slow on the A259 in Peacehaven as a result of the fire.