Two lanes of the A27 are currently closed after a vehicle caught fire on the road.

Traffic is currently backing up on the eastbound carriageway after a vehicle was engulfed in flames earlier this afternoon.

Smoke from the blaze could be seen billowing over the road and over the Amex Stadium near the incident in Falmer.


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The traffic is worsening as the incident coincides with full time in Albion's 1-1 draw with Everton.

Sussex Police have been approached for comment.