A by-pass has been closed following a serious crash which left one car on its roof.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious collision between three cars on the A272 Cuckfield by-pass this morning at 8.50am.

The road has been closed and there is no indication at this stage how long the rescue and recovery operation will take.

Motorists are requested to avoid the area.

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