Motorists still facing heavy delays on the A27 after fatal lorry crash

DRIVERS are set to face an evening of delays and congestion following a fatal crash on the A27.
The incident involving a lorry on the A27 that took place on Thursday 13th October.   Picture: Sarah Standing (161411-4765) PPP-161013-195638001The incident involving a lorry on the A27 that took place on Thursday 13th October.   Picture: Sarah Standing (161411-4765) PPP-161013-195638001
The incident involving a lorry on the A27 that took place on Thursday 13th October. Picture: Sarah Standing (161411-4765) PPP-161013-195638001

The collision took place on the westbound stretch of the carriageway at about 2.20pm today.

The tragedy closed the highway in both directions for hours while emergency services dealt with the smash.

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The closure has caused widespread chaos for commuters across parts of Chichester, Havant and Emsworth, with drivers facing more than two hours of delays.

Although the eastbound carriageway has now partially re-opened the westbound route remains closed, with diversions in place.

Traffic is still slow-moving through Havant with queues on main roundabouts in Chichester hindering journey times home.

Sussex Police has already urged drivers to avoid the area while their investigations into the crash continue.

The victim has not yet been formally identified and traffic delays are expected to continue throughout the night.