Woman (20) dies in A27 crash near Walberton

The woman, who police say was local, was the driver and only person in the Volkswagen Polo and died at the scene.

The accident happened at 2.25pm on the westbound carriageway of the A27 at its junction with the B2132, Yapton Lane.

The Volkswagen Polo collided with a Volkswagen Caddy van. The driver of the van suffered shock and was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester.

Staff from West Sussex Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service and the Highway's Authority all assisted at the scene and the road was closed for nearly three hours. A police helicopter was also in attendance.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation Orlop.