Elderly woman '˜trapped with serious injuries' after head-on crash closes A21

Emergency services, including the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance, attended the crash near Irelands Farm, Kent Street, which happened just after 11am.

An elderly woman was believed to be trapped with serious injuries, according to police.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue appliances from Battle and Hastings were at the scene.

The main road was closed in both directions between Paygate Road in Sedlescombe and the A28 for Westfield.

Diversions was set up, with southbound traffic being sent via Marley Lane, Battle, and northbound traffic via the A2100 The Ridge West.

Anyone who saw the collision is asked to email [email protected], quoting Operation Barr.

UPDATE: Elderly woman dies in A21 car crash

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