Man, 21, dies and two hurt in crash with lorry
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, says Sussex Police
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A man died when a car he was driving crashed with a lorry in East Sussex, police say.
The 21-year-old driver of a Ford Fiesta died at the scene of the crash which happened on the A22 in Nutley at about 20:40 BST on Tuesday. His next of kin have been told, Sussex Police said.
One of the two passengers in the Fiesta, a 22-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and the other, a 24-year-old man, was also injured. They were taken to hospital.
Officers are investigating the possible involvement of a Vauxhall Corsa in the crash. Two women both aged 21 connected to the Corsa, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a police spokesperson said.
One of the women has been released on bail, and the other released without further action.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has CCTV or dashcam footage of the three vehicles is asked to contact Sussex Police.
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