A road is closed after a multi-vehicle crash in a residential street.

The crash happened this afternoon at around 2.30pm at the junction of Denchers Plat and Martyrs Avenue, Crawley.

Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene.

One witness said three cars were involved in the crash.

They said four fire engines, four police cars and three paramedic vehicles were in attendance.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it helped free someone out of a car.

A spokesman said: "Joint fire control received a call at 2.28pm today requesting assistance at the scene of a road traffic collision in Langley Green, Crawley.

"One crew from Crawley attended along with the heavy rescue tender, which was also from Crawley, and a Surrey Fire and Rescue Service crew from Salfords.

"Our officers assisted in freeing one person from their vehicle."

It is unclear the extent of injuries at the scene.

Sussex Police have been approached for comment.

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