A ROAD is partially blocked after a bus crashed into a tree.

The incident happened this afternoon around 2pm in Shaves Wood Lane, near Hassocks.

Police are currently at the scene where the road meets the A281.

It is unclear if there are any injuries currently.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police responded to a report of a collision between a bus and a tree, in Shaves Wood Lane, Hassocks, at about 3.20pm on Wednesday, August 31.

"Minor injuries were treated both at the scene and in hospital."