A crash between a car and a lorry is causing delays on the A27. 

The accident took playe on the A27 in Lewes, at the A26 Southerham Roundabout. 

Traffic is slow heading westbound towards Brighton

It comes as Brighton has been facing heavy traffic over the past few days due to a closure on a section of the A259. 

Part of the road next to the Palace Pier is closed after a fire gutted part of the Royal Albion hotel.

Demolition is set to begin today