Car on fire following multi-vehicle collision on A27 in East Sussex
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service are also in attendance with Sussex Police
Last updated 9th Nov 2025
The A27 in East Sussex is closed in both directions between the A26 (Beddingham) and A22 (Cophall Roundabout, Polegate) due to a collision.
The collision involves two cars, one of which has caught fire.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.47am to reports of a car fire near the Drusillas roundabout on the A27.
In a statement, they said: "On arrival crews confirmed there had been a road traffic collision between two cars and one had caught alight.
"They used breathing apparatus to put the fire out and a hose reel jet, as well as cutting gear.
"They also gave first aid assistance to two people.
"Police and ambulance also attended the scene.
"Crews returned to the scene after reports of smoke from the car. Police used a fire extinguisher and no fire was found on arrival of the fire engine.
"The road is likely to be closed for most of the morning."
The scene has now been handed over to Sussex Police.
National Highways contractors are on scene to assist with traffic management and clear up works.
People are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys.
Diversion Routes
Road users heading east are advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol visible on local road signs if heading eastbound.
Exit the A27 at the Southerham Roundabout onto the A26 northbound.
Travel through the Cuilfail tunnel and continue on the A26.
Turn northeast onto the B2192 at the junction with the A26.
Continue on the B2192 until the junction with the B2124.
Turn east onto the B2124 and travel until the junction with the A22.
Enter the A22 southbound and continue until the Golden Cross junction.
Exit the A22 at the Golden Cross junction onto the A27 at the Cophall roundabout.
Resume travel on the A27
Road users heading west are advised to follow the hollow Triangle diversion symbol visible on local road signs if heading westbound.
Please follow the eastbound diversion route in reverse order.