Man injured after A21 crash causes car fire

One East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service appliance from Battle was mobilised to the fire on the A21 in Whatlington at 8.10pm.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to tackle the fire caused by the crash.

South East Coast Ambulance Service sent one ambulance and two cars to the scene and paramedics treated the man for a shoulder injury before taking him to the Conquest Hospital.

More to follow.

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