Driver arrested following four-vehicle collision in Southwick

A man was detained by members of the public before being arrested by police following a four-vehicle collision in Southwick this afternoon.
By Isabella Cipirska
Published 8th May 2019, 16:13 BST
The scene in Portslade. Photo by Peter Hewett.The scene in Portslade. Photo by Peter Hewett.
The scene in Portslade. Photo by Peter Hewett.

Police were called to a four-vehicle collision on the A259 Waterside Road, Southwick, at about 1pm today (Wednesday, May 8), a spokesman said.

Members of the public detained a man in his 20s until police arrived at the scene, and he was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, police confirmed.

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The suspect has been taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital as a precaution, added police.

Four other people reported minor injuries.

Police said: "A section of the road is likely to remain closed until at least 4.30pm while forensics investigations are carried out at the scene."

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