THERE were long delays on the A23 this morning after an accident.

Police closed the road northbound at Handcross after a crash involving eight cars.

Sussex Police said: "At 7.30am on Thursday (24 October) eight vehicles were involved in a collision on the A23 at Handcross, resulting in all three lanes northbound being closed and consequent heavy traffic congestion.

"A three-year-old girl sustained back injuries and a woman suffered neck and chest pains, and shock. None of the injuries were reported as serious.

"Diversions were set up while emergency services dealt with the incident."

Traffic was stationary, and it is causing major tailbacks to Bolney and beyond as of 8.30am.