A man is in critical condition following a crash between a van and a car.

Emergency services were called to the incident at Stunts Green in Herstmonceux, near Hailsham, at around 10.30am today, November 21.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital for treatment where he is currently in a critical condition.

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Part of the A271 was temporarily closed while recovery took place.

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone who witnessed or who has dashcam footage of the collision is asked to make a report to police.

“This can be done by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting reference 358 of 21/11.”