THERE are long delays on the A27 due to a broken down vehicle.

One lane of the busy dual carriageway has been reported closed due to a stalled car travelling eastbound towards Hollingbury.

According to an AA traffic report, there are long delays of up to 16 minutes, as thousands use the road to access Brighton amid the heatwave.

The average speed is reported to be 5mph, as traffic crawls along the carriageway.

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