Road closed after serious lorry crash

A large lorry lies on its side, completely blocking a road that sits between fieldsImage source, Eddie Mitchell
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A lorry involved in the crash has overturned and blocked the road

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Motorists have been urged to avoid the Findon area in West Sussex after a lorry overturned in a crash with a car.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Long Furlong at about 06:30 BST.

The road is currently closed in both directions, from the A24 at Findon to the A27 near Durrington, Sussex Police said.

“Please avoid the area for the time being,” a West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service added.

Crews from Worthing and Storrington are in attendance.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

Image source, Eddie Mitchell
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Firefighters were called to the crash in Long Furlong on Monday morning

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