A motorcyclist is seriously injured after colliding with a 7.5 tonne lorry.

Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance crews were called to Folders Lane East, Ditchling, at around 11.10am yesterday.

The 60-year-old man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital suffering from leg injuries and a dislocated shoulder.

The road was closed for more than three hours while the scene was made safe.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 607099 quoting serial 591 of 23/8.