Police Investigate Serious A27 Lorry Collision Near Southwick

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Sussex Police have already launched an investigation following a serious collision between two heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the A27 westbound near Southwick, West Sussex, that caused major disruption on Monday morning, July 28.

But as of the moment, authorities have not confirmed whether any injuries occurred, and no charges have been filed at this time. The cause of the collision remains unknown, and officers are urging witnesses or anyone with dash cam or mobile footage to come forward. Information can be reported online or by calling 101, quoting serial 313 of 28/07.

The crash, which occurred at around 9:30 a.m., involved a white Volvo lorry towing a blue trailer and an orange DAF lorry. The Southwick Tunnel was shut down for several hours as emergency services, including paramedics, fire crews, and collision investigators, responded to the scene and cleared the wreckage.

The closure of the Southwick Tunnel, a key route along the A27, resulted in long traffic delays and forced motorists to use alternative routes. Traffic has since returned to normal following the completion of recovery and clean-up operations.

The A27 is a vital transport corridor along the south coast, heavily used by freight traffic. Monday’s incident has renewed calls for improved road safety and infrastructure investment, particularly in accident-prone areas like the Southwick Tunnel.

Residents and business owners have voiced concerns over the frequency of such incidents and called for stricter regulation and better support for HGV drivers. Sussex Police’s Roads Policing Unit continues to lead the investigation and promises further updates as new information emerges.