A23 vehicle fire: Partial road closure as firefighters work at scene in Mid Sussex

A car burst into flames on the A23 in Mid Sussex this evening (Friday, July 21).
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 5.25pm today to a ‘vehicular fire on the A23’ between Bolney and Warninglid.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised fire engines from Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath,” a fire service spokesperson said. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using the main pumps.

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“The fire has been extinguished and crews remains on scene to assist.”

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 5.25pm today to a ‘vehicular fire on the A23’ between Bolney and Warninglid. (National World / stock image)West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 5.25pm today to a ‘vehicular fire on the A23’ between Bolney and Warninglid. (National World / stock image)
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 5.25pm today to a ‘vehicular fire on the A23’ between Bolney and Warninglid. (National World / stock image)

According to AA Travel reports, the road remained partially blocked as of 7pm. Slow traffic has been reported, northbound from Broxmead Lane to the B2115.