Person injured as two lorries crash on A27

A red and white lorry marked with the logo of a transport firm called Sitra. The vehicle has been in a crash and is surrounded by debris and members of the emergency servicesImage source, Eddie Mitchell
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The emergency services went to the A27 after two lorries were reported to have crashed

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A person was taken to hospital after two lorries crashed on the A27, closing the road.

Fire, police and ambulance crews were called to the incident on the westbound carriageway near Holmbush, at about 09:35 BST on Monday.

One of the lorries was reported to be leaking fuel and was secured by firefighters, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

The section of road is closed between Hove, in East Sussex, and Shoreham, in West Sussex.

A blue lorry trailer around which members of the emergency services are working.The vehicle has been in a crash and is surrounded by debrisImage source, Eddie Mitchell
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The ambulance service said one person was taken to hospital

West Sussex fire service said: "Upon arrival crews found one lorry leaking fuel. Firefighters made the scene safe."

South East Coast Ambulance Service said: "One patient, whose injuries are not thought to be serious, was assessed and treated before being taken to Worthing Hospital for further checks."

Sussex Police said no arrests had been made.

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