THE A27 is closed westbound after a pensioner was knocked down by a van.

Is it not expected to reopen until 9.15pm.

The woman was hit by a white Volkswagen Transporter at the junction of Upper Brighton Road and Shandon Road, close to Lyons Farm, shortly before 4.10pm.

Traffic is building up eastbound and the road has been closed westbound.

Paramedics are at the scene.

If you are at the scene please contact the newsroom on 01273 544511 or news@theargus.co.uk.