Four people seriously injured in A259 collision

Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision which closed a section of the A259 at Hooe for several hours.

A black Range Rover was travelling eastbound between Pevensey Roundabout and Little Common Roundabout when it collided with a grey Mercedes Sprinter travelling in the opposite direction, about 11.20am on Thursday 7 November.

The driver of the Range Rover – a 35-year-old woman from Eastbourne – and one passenger – a 32-year-old man from Croydon – sustained life-threatening injuries.

A third passenger – an 18-year-old woman from Eastbourne – sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The sole occupant of the Mercedes – a 59-year-old man from Cambridgeshire – also sustained life-threatening injuries and is in a critical condition.

All four remain in hospital at this time.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Rosie Newman, of the Serious Collision Investigations Unit, said: “We acknowledge the inconvenience this significant road closure will have caused to many motorists, however it is vital that we secure all available evidence from the scene as early as possible to assist with our investigation.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or captured any relevant dash cam or mobile footage to please come forward.”

You can email [email protected] quoting Op Dryland.