Man and two young children injured in A267 Heathfield crash

A 39-year-old man and two young children, aged 6 and 8, were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A267 in Heathfield, East Sussex

Incident Details

• Timing: The collision occurred on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at approximately 7:55 pm.
• Vehicles: The incident involved two vehicles.
• Injuries: Sussex Police confirmed that the injuries sustained by the man and both children are not believed to be serious.
• Arrests: Authorities confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the crash.

Road Closure and Traffic Impact

• Location: The road was closed in both directions on the A267 Little London Road.
• Extent: The temporary closure was enforced between the junctions with Pook Lane and Sheepsetting Lane.
• Current Status: The closure remained in place for several hours while emergency services worked and the vehicles were recovered. The road has since been fully reopened to traffic. 

This incident marked the second major closure on the A267 that day, following an earlier, unrelated collision that caused an oil spill further down the road. 

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