A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a Mini Cooper lost control and crashed on the A259.

Emergency services were called to the collision in Friston at around 6.30 this morning.

The road was partially closed for around two hours to allow the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) to treat the driver, who was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage from around the time of the incident to come forward.

Anyone with any information should contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial number 201 or 25/03.