UPDATE: Road reopens after accident in Icklesham

Three people were injured in the collision this morning (Sunday, June 28) on the A259 in Icklesham.

Part of the main road was closed in both directions between Ore and Winchelsea for several hours due to the incident involving a motorcycle and a car.

Stagecoach also diverted is 100 bus service via Fairlight while eemergency services were at the scene.

The incident happened at around 10.15am this morning.

A spokeswoman for South East Coast Ambulance Service said three people were treated, one in a very serious condition.

Two with less serious injuries were taken by paramedics to the Conquest Hospital.

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