Multiple cars have been involved in a crash caused by the treacherous weather conditions.

The accident near Devil’s Dyke, Brighton, is thought to involve six cars.

One person was trapped as a result of the crash.

Vehicles can be seen strewn across the snow-covered. Saddlescombe Road is partially closed due to the incident.

Emergency services are at the scene including specialist response units.

A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said that they were called to the scene of the crash at 3.12pm on Sunday, December 11.

She added: "Crews successfully rescued the casualty from their vehicle and handed the casualty over to the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service."

The Argus: A picture from the scene earlier in the dayA picture from the scene earlier in the day (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Conditions on the road are thought to have been exacerbated by the snow after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for this evening.

Sussex Police have also been approached for comment.