Five people were injured, one seriously, in a crash involving a car and a van.

A 56-year-old man, one of the drivers, was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the collision in London Road, Brighton.

It happened on Saturday at around 10.20am.

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Sussex Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which was at the junction of Elms Lea Avenue.

A force spokesman said: "The incident involved a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a white Vauxhall Astra, with the driver of one vehicle, a 56-year-old man, taken to hospital in a serious condition.

"The four people travelling in the second vehicle all suffered minor injuries.

"If you witnessed what happened, or have CCTV or dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, we ask you to come forward.

"You can make a report by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or calling 101 quoting reference 25/05 of 430."