Pedestrian hospitalised after crash in Littlehampton

The man was hit as he walked along Maltravers Road, at around 8.52 this morning.

Firefighters on duty in the station rushed outside and began providing first aid, and giving the injured woman oxygen.

Paramedics arrived shortly before 9am. It is believed that the casualty was taken to Worthing Hospital by ambulance crews.

The severity of his injuries has not yet been confirmed, a spokeswoman from West Sussex Fire and Rescue said.

The circumstances of the incident also remain a mystery. Only one car was involved.

Officers from Sussex Police are in attendance and are conducting an investigation of the scene.

Witnesses with any information about today’s crash can call police on 101.