A road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash and a vehicle fire.
The B2139 Amberley Road, near Arundel, has been closed both ways between the A29 Whiteways Lodge roundabout and Houghton Lane.
Two vehicles were reported to be involved in a crash yesterday evening, with one vehicle on fire.
The road remains closed this morning.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said on X: "The B2139 at Houghton, near Arundel is closed and is expected to remain closed for the time being.
"Please avoid the area."
The B2139 at Houghton, near Arundel is closed and is expected to remain closed for the time being. Please avoid the area.
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) July 22, 2024
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police reported that the crash was not serious and that the highways agency has closed the road for assessment.
More information has been requested from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police.
A later update from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "Following a serious road traffic incident earlier, the B2139 will remain closed overnight and into Tuesday while remedial works are carried out. The road is closed from the junction with Whiteways Lodge Roundabout, Houghton to the junction with West St/Pulborough Road, Storrington."
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