UPDATE: A27 clear following reports of vehicle fire

Three crews attended the incident on the Chichester Bypass, close to the A259 Bognor Road, at about 9.25am.

The fire service said on arrival firefighters found the car’s engine had overheated but the vehicle was not on fire.

Police also attended.

The road has now been cleared and emergency services have left the scene.

Slight delays are being reported due to the incdient.

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