A SECTION of a major carriageway has been closed as emergency services deal with a single-vehicle crash.

Part of the A26 at Boars Head, near Crowborough has been closed in both directions, as Sussex Police attend the collision. 

The road is expected to be closed for some time and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes, the force said.

A spokesman said: "We’re currently responding to a single-vehicle collision on the A26 at Boars Head, near Crowborough.

"A section of the road will be closed in both directions for some time, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.

"We will provide any updates as soon as we can."

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