Lorry accident closes A283 near Petworth for more than three hours

Motorists travelling around Petworth were asked to avoid the A283 this morning after an accident involving a lorry (Friday).
Scene of the accident this morning. Photo courtesy of @sussexroadscop (PC Pete May)Scene of the accident this morning. Photo courtesy of @sussexroadscop (PC Pete May)
Scene of the accident this morning. Photo courtesy of @sussexroadscop (PC Pete May)

According to traffic reports, A283 Angel Street was closed both ways at Sheepdown Drive due to a 'trailer in the road'.

In a post on social media at 8.40am, Sussex Roads Police officer Pete May wrote: "A283 closed just east of Petworth due to an obstruction.

"Please find an alternative route!"

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The picture with the tweet showed police at the scene of the closed off road, where the back end of a lorry had come loose from the vehicle.

Providing an update at 10.50am, PC May posted a video of the debris being lifted up onto a removal truck alongside the caption: "Phase 1 complete! Road should be clear in 30 mins or so."

At 12pm, the police officer said the road was now fully open and thanked the public for their patience.

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