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Police closed the A27 westbound for several hours near Worthing last night (November 16) at the junction of the A280 at Clapham after floods and a collision.

Pictures and video of the scene showed major flooding on the road, and police sealed off the westbound carriageway to traffic.

PC Tom Van Der Wee took to Twitter at 6.13pm and said: “Delays between #Worthing and #Arundel.

“We’ve got the westbound carriageway of the #A27 closed at the junction of the #A280 due to a large flood and collision. Motorists are able leave the A27 and immediately rejoin however traffic is heavy in the area.”

National Highways added: “The #A27 is closed westbound within the #A280 junction near #Worthing due to a collision.

“Traffic is currently being diverted via the exit and entry slip road.

“Please allow extra time if travelling in the area.”

At 9.45pm, National Highways said: “The #A27 westbound is now OPEN within the #A280 junction near #Worthing following an earlier collision.

“Thank you for your patience. Have a safe onward journey.”

A27 closed near Worthing after crash and floods