UPDATE: 15 firefighters on the scene of Funtington crash
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One person is confirmed to have died in the accident between Funtington and East Ashling at 2.26pm. Two others have been taken to hospital.
There is a road block in place with drivers being urged to look for alternative routes.
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“One person was extricated using the heavy rescue tender,” said a West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman.
“I believe a further two people were taken to hospital by ambulance and one further got out themselves.”
Firefighters were at the scene from 2.30pm-3.12pm.
As reported, police are still at the scene now and confirmed the accident was caused by a car colliding with a parked goods vehicle.
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