Barcombe: Five injured in motorbike crash after bonfire

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Sussex Police at sceneImage source, Dan Jessup
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Police closed the road following the crash in Barcombe

Five people have been injured following a crash involving a motorcycle and several pedestrians after a village bonfire and fireworks display.

The collision took place in High Street, Barcombe, near Lewes, at about 22:40 GMT on Saturday.

A 17-year-old male motorcyclist, from Barcombe, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses.

Two women - a 67-year-old from Ditchling and a 30-year-old from East Grinstead - were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Three others, including two children, suffered minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment.

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