Woman Taken to Hospital After Serious A27 Crash Near Arundel

A woman has been taken to hospital following a serious collision between a van and a car on the A27 near Arundel early this morning. The crash, which happened just after 5am outside the White Swan Hotel on Chichester Road, led to the closure of the A27 between the A284 and A29.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5am, with multiple ambulance crews and a critical care paramedic attending. A woman in her 30s was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for further treatment, while a teenage boy was treated at the scene. The driver of the van was also assessed at the scene.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed two fire engines were mobilised and made the scene safe before leaving at 5.51am. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting serial 166 of 18/09.

National Highways said the A27 remains closed westbound while emergency services continue to work at the site. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and follow local diversions.