A21 closed after tree falls on car

The A21 is closed blocked after a tree fell onto a car near Sedlescombe this afternoon (Monday, February 8).
Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.
Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.

The road is closed between the A28 junction and Paygate Road.

An eye-witness Frank Copper said the tree fell onto a woman’s car as she was driving.

He said she was unhurt but a little shaken.

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There have also been a number of other trees falling onto the A21 which is causing the road’s reopening to be delayed even further.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended.

Updates to follow.

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Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.
Tree comes down on car travelling down the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper.

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Tree blocking the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper. SUS-160802-143621001Tree blocking the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper. SUS-160802-143621001
Tree blocking the A21 near Sedlescombe. Photo by Frank Copper. SUS-160802-143621001

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