Police give update on broken down lorry

Sussex Police has given an update on the broken down lorry which has caused major traffic delays.
A lorry broke down in Shoreham this morning and is still causing delays. Picture: Eddie MitchellA lorry broke down in Shoreham this morning and is still causing delays. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
A lorry broke down in Shoreham this morning and is still causing delays. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

As previously reported, the HGV vehicle broke down on the High Street roundabout in Shoreham this morning.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “At around 10am on Wednesday (27 July) a lorry broke down on the A259 outside the Bridge Hotel, High Street, Shoreham, causing significant disruption to local traffic.

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Diversions were set up while efforts were made to recover the vehicle. The scene was eventually cleared just before 1.30pm.”

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