A27 closed after HGV overturns near Angmering

Summarised from 2 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

The A27 eastbound between Arundel and Worthing is closed after a lorry overturned near Angmering in the early hours.

The A27 eastbound between Arundel and Worthing in West Sussex is closed following an HGV overturning near Angmering in the early hours. The incident occurred just after 03:30 BST and has caused significant disruption to traffic.

A person was 'released' from the overturned HGV by the fire service. Emergency services are at the scene. Sussex Police said the closure is expected to be in place 'for some time', although the westbound carriageway remains open. No injuries have been reported.

Police urged drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes. The closure follows separate road repairs at Long Furlong on the A280 and Titnore Lane, which are also causing delays in the area.

A27 closed after HGV overturns near Angmering — Image: BBC Sussex

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Section of A27 closed after lorry overturnedThe lorry overturned near Angmering in the early hours, causing long delays, Sussex Police say.BBC Sussex · 13 Oct, 09:43
A27 closure: Person 'released' from overturned HGV by fire serviceA person has been ‘released’ from an overturned HGV following a collision on the A27 in West Sussex.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 09:00
West Sussex A27 closed due to overturned HGV - ‘likely to cause disruption’The A27 in West Sussex is closed eastbound following a collision involving an overturned HGV.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 08:48
A27 closure: Person 'released' from overturned HGV by fire serviceA person has been ‘released’ from an overturned HGV following a collision on the A27 in West Sussex.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 08:44
Sussex traffic update: A27, A280 road closures 'likely to cause disruption'Drivers across Sussex are facing delays this morning (Tuesday, October 13), due to several road closures.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 08:34
West Sussex A27 closed due to overturned HGVThe A27 in West Sussex is closed eastbound following a collision involving an overturned HGV.Chichester Observer · 13 Oct, 07:48
A27 in East Sussex partially blocked after report of crash near FalmerThe A27 in East Sussex is partially blocked this evening (Monday, October 12) after a report of crash near Falmer.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 18:48

In this story: A27 · West Sussex · Angmering · Sussex Police · Arundel · Worthing

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