A road remains closed after a fatal collision yesterday evening.

The A21 remains closed this morning in both directions between the A2100 (near Battle) and A28 (Baldslow), following the incident.

National Highways said Sussex Police are on scene carrying out “complex” collision investigation work.

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The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours today, it said.

Traffic is being diverted locally.

A National Highways spokesman said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”