A driver has died after a crash between a car and a lorry.

The driver of a Kia Sportage was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A280 yesterday morning after a lorry overturned on the busy rural road.

The lorry driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The road remains closed this morning.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.

“The collision involving a Kia Sportage and a lorry happened shortly before 6am on Monday, September 9.

“Sadly, the driver of the Kia was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The lorry driver, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

“Officers are investigating, and a road closure on the A280 between the A24 at Findon and the A27 at Durrington remains.

“Witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as dashcam footage is asked to report it to Sussex Police.

“Information can be reported online or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quoting Operation Hemsworth.”