A27 reopens following crashes and oil spill

A crash on the eastbound carriageway on the A27 caused one lane to be closed and five miles of congestion to build up

Crashes and an oil spill have caused delays in both directions on a key route in East Sussex.

The A27 has now re-opened westbound after the road was closed on Tuesday morning between the A277 and B2123.

During the closure, National Highways reported seven miles of congestion on the approach and delays of up to 70 minutes.

A crash on the eastbound carriageway on the same stretch of road also caused one lane to be closed and five miles of congestion to build up.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services have responded to collisions on the A27 between Lewes and Falmer on Tuesday morning.

"At 07:30 GMT there was a report of animals in the road on the westbound carriageway.

"A collision involving three vehicles was reported on this carriageway at a similar time, and the carriageway was closed.

"Then at about 08:00 GMT there was a further collision involving three vehicles on the eastbound carriageway.

"The A27 has now reopened in both directions."