A WOMAN has died following a crash involving an Amazon lorry - and a man has now been arrested.

The 32-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries when she collided with the HGV.

Police say a Iveco van collided with her car, causing her to hit the lorry on the A272 near Horsham.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The woman, who was driving a Kia Picanto, died at the scene despite the efforts of passers-by and paramedics.

The road was closed for several hours while officers attended the scene between Buck Barn and Cowfold.

Police said the man, from Hampshire, has been released under investigation following the incident on Sunday January 2.

The Argus: The car crashed into the lorry after a van made contact with it on the A272The car crashed into the lorry after a van made contact with it on the A272

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A272 in West Sussex between Buck Barn and Cowfold around 7.40pm on Sunday.

"A Kia Picanto vehicle collided with an HGV after an Iveco Daily box van had made contact with the car.

"Despite the efforts of members of the public and paramedics, the driver of the Kia Picanto, a 32-year-old woman, sadly died at the scene.

"The A272 between Buck Barn and Cowfold was closed for several hours while the scene was examined.

The Argus: The road was closed for hours while emergency services were at the sceneThe road was closed for hours while emergency services were at the scene

"A 33-year-old man from Hampshire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released under investigation."

"Officers from the serious collision investigation unit have appealed for anyone with relevant dash cam footage in the area showing the vehicles prior to the collision, or who saw what happened to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Codnor.

Amazon declined to comment.

Amazon use haulage companies to tow their trailers.

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