A ROAD was blocked after a van collided with scaffolding.

Buses were unable to pass as police attend the scene in Southover Street, Brighton.

The AA warned drivers that the street was "partially blocked".

A spokesman for the company said: "The road is partially blocked due to a police incident in Southover Street between Washington Street and Grove Street.

"Traffic is coping well."

Bus company Compass Travel also warned passengers of disruption to its services as a result of the incident.

At 2.30pm a spokesman said: "Service 37B in Brighton is currently delayed due to a police incident in Southover Street."

Shortly after 4pm it was reported that the road has now been cleared.

In a statement on the incident, Sussex Police confirmed that officers attended the scene after a van collided with scaffolding.

A spokeswoman for the force said: "Police were called at 1.44pm on Friday to reports of a van colliding with scaffolding on Southover Street, Brighton.

"No injuries were reported. The matter has been passed on to the scaffolding company."