An air ambulance landed near one of the steepest parts of the London to Brighton Bike Ride route.

The air ambulance came from its base in Redhill and appeared to land near the bottom of Ditchling Beacon.

The notorious hill is one of the hardest parts of the 55 mile route.

The air ambulance then went to East Brighton Park where it landed at about 2.15pm.


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The park is often used to transport people to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

It has not been confirmed whether the air ambulance call out is linked to the London to Brighton Bike Ride.

Ditchling Road which goes up the steep hill has been closed all day for the event.

The Argus: The finish line on Brighton seafrontThe finish line on Brighton seafront

Temperatures reached 26C in Brighton today as riders arrived at Brighton seafront.

South East Coast Ambulance Service and London to Brighton Bike Ride organisers have been approached for comment.