Firefighters attend multiple-vehicle collision near Petworth - Crash also reported on Chichester roundabout

According to traffic reports, the A27 was partially blocked at A259 Cathedral Way after a collision on the Fishbourne roundabout.

Meanwhile, firefighters attended a multiple vehicle collision and vehicle fire on A272 at Halfway Bridge between Easebourne and Petworth.

Midhurst Fire Station said it was alerted shortly before 5pm to assist a crew from Petworth, Chichester Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service.

It came after a child suffered head injuries following a collision in Oakwood Close, Midhurst this morning. Read more here

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