A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash involving a lorry and car.

The crash happened on the A267 Frog Hole Lane junction yesterday at around 2.10pm.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving under the influence of cocaine.

Sussex Police said he has been released under investigation.

A woman was taken to hospital for treatment following the crash near Five Ashes which is north-east of Uckfield.


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The A272 was closed at Dog Kennel Lane.

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews attended the crash which left the road closed for several hours.

A force spokeswoman said: "Anyone with any information or dashcam footage is asked to report to police online or via 101 quoting 676 of 12/02.”