Man hospitalised with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following serious collision on A27 at Tangmere

By Matt Pole
Published 5th Nov 2023, 15:09 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2023, 15:10 BST
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A man has been taking to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a serious collision on the A27 at Tangmere, Sussex Police have confirmed.

Police said the collision involving a white VW Polo and a pedestrian occurred on the westbound carriageway, close to the slip road to the A285, at about 1.20am this morning (Sunday, November 5).

A section of the road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked at the scene, and Sussex Police have thanked the public are for their patience and understanding.

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Police said the pedestrian – a 26-year-old local man – has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A man has been taking to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a serious collision on the A27 at Tangmere, Sussex Police have confirmed. Picture contributedA man has been taking to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a serious collision on the A27 at Tangmere, Sussex Police have confirmed. Picture contributed
A man has been taking to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a serious collision on the A27 at Tangmere, Sussex Police have confirmed. Picture contributed

Anyone who saw what happened or captured any footage of the incident is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Cog.

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a man wearing a red hooded top and blue jeans walking in the area around the time of the collision.