A BROKEN down bus is causing long delays in a busy road.

The vehicle has been stationary in Sackville Road, Hove, since about 1pm.

An AA spokesman said: "The road is partially blocked and there is slow traffic due to a broken down vehicle on the A2023 Sackville Road at the A270 Old Shoreham Road, at the Hove Park traffic lights outside the Hove Park Tavern."

At 4.40pm the AA spokesman provided an update, saying there was still slow traffic in the surrounding area.