Sussex and Surrey travel report: Pedestrian in collision with vehicle; A27 incident; tree blocks road; more road closures for Burning the Clocks parade
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Traffic sources have reported multiple incidents this evening.
In Peacehaven, Firle Road is reportedly partly blocked both ways due to an accident ‘involving a vehicle and a pedestrian’. Heavy traffic has been reported around Roderick Avenue.
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Hide AdThere are also delays on the A27 in Brighton. An AA Traffic News report read: “A27 partly blocked eastbound with a broken down vehicle before Coldean Lane.”
People travelling in Brighton City Centre tonight are also advised to expect delays due to the Burning the Clocks parade, which starts at 6pm. There are ‘various road closures’ planned for the event.
Over in West Sussex, the A283 at Northchapel, near Petworth, is partially blocked because of an oil spillage.
An AA report read: “Partially blocked and delays due to oil spillage on A283 both ways from Shillinglee Road to Valentines Lea.”
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Hide AdIn East Grinstead, Wilderwick Road is reportedly partly blocked both ways ‘due to a fallen tree’ near South Lodge House.
No incidents have been reported on the railway line in Sussex but Southern Rail has informed commuters of ‘a problem with the station lighting’ at Ockley station in Surrey.
"Services cannot stop at this station until further notice,” a social media statement read.
"If you are travelling to Ockley, please travel to either Horsham or Dorking instead and speak to station staff for onward transport options.
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Hide Ad"If you are at Ockley, please us the green button on the station help point for alternative transport options.
"To assist with your journey, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on Metrobus route 93 between Horsham and Dorking (via Capel).”