THERE is slow traffic on a busy road after two crashes.

An AA spokesman warned that there was disruption on the A259 near Peacehaven after a collision involving two cars.

He said: "There is slow traffic due to a crash.

"Two cars were involved on the A259 South Coast Road Eastbound from Sutton Avenue to Steyning Avenue."

The crash is reported to have happened shortly before 2pm.

This is now reported to have been cleared and traffic has returned to normal in the area.

But a second crash happened on the A259 in Newhaven shortly after 3pm.

An AA spokesman said: "There is slow traffic due to a two car collision on the A259 Brighton Road Eastbound from The Rose Walk to Church Hill.

"Sensors show the accident may have happened outside the Kwik Fit garage."

This was cleared and traffic returned to normal at about 6pm.