BUSES were being diverted after a crash at the Ovingdean roundabout.

A section of road was closed shortly after 4pm causing "very slow traffic" along the A259.

The road was reopened at about 5pm.

Sussex Police attended the scene of the crash, and a spokesman confirmed that a car had crashed into a barrier.

He said that there are not believed to be any serious injuries as a result of the collision at this time.

The Argus: The A259 seafront road leading up to the Ovingdean roundaboutThe A259 seafront road leading up to the Ovingdean roundabout

An AA traffic report stated that the crash was causing severe disruption to traffic in the area.

It said: "The road is closed and there is very slow traffic due to a crash on the A259 Marine Drive eastbound between the A259/Greenways (Ovingdean Roundabout) and the B2123 High Street.

"Traffic is diverting via Greenways at the Ovingdean Roundabout."

The road closure also affected public transport in the area.

A Brighton and Hove Buses spokesman warned passengers that buses would not be able to serve one stop as a result of the crash.

He said: "With apologies, due to an accident at the Ovingdean roundabout, our number 12, 12A, 12X, 14, 14C and 27 services travelling eastbound are having to divert via Ovingdean and will be unable to serve The Windmill.

"Delays are expected."

Police worked quickly to clear the crash site and the road was reopened at about 5pm.

Brighton and Hove Buses' number 12, 12A, 12X, 14, 14C and 27 services have now returned to their normal routes.

But they are still experiencing delays on the seafront road.

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