Two men seriously injured in Uckfield crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Lewes Road at Ridgewood, shortly before 10pm yesterday evening.
A police spokesman said both men were in an orange Mini Cooper convertible that collided with six other vehicles, all parked and unattended, as it travelled south towards Little Horsted roundabout on the A22.
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Hide AdHe said: “One man, aged 26, was from Maresfield, and the other, aged 27, from Crowborough.
“Both were taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where they are both being treated for serious injuries.
“Lewes Road was blocked close to Ridgewood post office and road closures were put in place either side of the scene. These were eventually lifted at 2.18am.
“Officers now want to talk to anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have seen the orange Mini or its occupants prior to the incident.
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Hide Ad“It is believed they may have visited a pub in Uckfield earlier in the evening.
Anyone with information, or who may have relevant closed circuit television (CCTV) or dash-cam footage, is asked to contact police online or by phoning 101, quoting Operation Seasalter.