A BUSY road has been blocked due to an ongoing police incident.

Ambulance and police attended the scene on the A270 Lewes Road in Moulsecoomb shortly before 7.30pm.

Emergency services remained at the scene at 8pm.

An AA spokesman warned drivers to expect delays in the area as a result of the crash.

He said: "The road is partially blocked due to a police incident on the A270 Lewes Road northbound at The Highway.

"Traffic is coping well with police directing traffic via the bus lane.

"This is affecting traffic heading away from Brighton."