A YOUNG man died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious crash on the A27 late last night.
Police have warned the road is set to be closed "for some time" following the fatal collision near Chichester.
The two men were travelling east on the A27 towards Chichester in a black VW Golf when the car crashed.
The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man from Havant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 19-year-old man travelling as a passenger, who is also from Havant, suffered life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "The road is likely to be closed in both directions between Fishbourne and Emsworth roundabouts for some time while the investigation takes place, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
"Police are appealing for witnesses and are particularly interested to hear from anyone with dash cam footage of the collision or the Golf being driven prior to the collision.
"Police would also like to hear from the driver of a Red Audi A3 who may be able to assist with the investigation.
"Please call 101 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Westdown."
A diversion is currently in place taking drivers around the closed section of road as recovery and accident investigation work continues.
A Highways England spokesman said: "The A27 is closed in both directions between the A259 (near Chichester) and the A259 (near Emsworth) due to a serious collision.
"Full collision investigation work is under way. Once complete, vehicle recovery and collision clear-up work can begin.
"Road-users wishing to continue their journey westbound are advised to follow the hollow triangle diamond diversion symbol and exit the A27 just after Chichester at the Fishbourne Roundabout and join the A259 westbound towards towards Emsworth via Nutbourne.
"Continue on the A259 westbound to then rejoin the A27 at the Emsworth intersection.
"Road-users wishing to continue their journey eastbound are advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol and the above route, but in reverse.
"Please allow extra time for your journey, should you be travelling in the area."
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