July 12 2011 - Latest update at 9.30am

The A27 is closed in both directions between Brighton and Falmer due to an accident earlier this morning. The air ambulance has been called and a driver is trapped following a crash.

The Highways Agency has announced that the road will be closed for most of the morning.

Drivers are advised to use an alternative route.

We will update this story as we receive firther information.