THE A27 is partly closed after a crash between two cars which left one car in a ditch.

The crash happened around 7.30pm this evening on the A27 near Wick Street, Firle.

Two people were handed over to paramedics by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS).

A white Nissan can be seen in a ditch on the eastbound side of the road. A silver Golf appears to have hit a gate.

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A spokeswoman for ESFRS said: "We were called at 7.28pm to an RTC involving two cars near Wick Street, Firle.

"Two people were handed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb).

"One car was in a ditch.

"We left the scene at 8.08pm."

It is unclear if there are any injuries at the scene.

Secamb has been approached for comment.