EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious crash.
The A26 Eridge Road, near Crowborough, is closed both ways from The Forstal to Groombridge Lane. There is very slow traffic in the area after an accident involving two vehicles at about 2.30pm.
According to the AA, an air ambulance has attended, as well as paramedics, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police.
We are currently attending an RTC involving two vehicles on the A26 at Boar's Head, Crowborough. Sussex Police and SECAMB are also in attendance. The road is closed. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/K7YmJmAC59
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) December 1, 2020
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and some bus services have been diverted.
⚠️A26 at Eridge Closed in both direction due to an Road Traffic Accident. All services 29 diverted via the Groombridge Diversion in both directions.⚠️
— B&H Buses (@BrightonHoveBus) December 1, 2020
A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A26 between Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.
"The road has been closed between Boarshead roundabout and The Forstal.
"Please avoid the area if you can.
"No further details are available at this time."
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