Motorcyclist in serious condition after an accident in Hellingly

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision on the A267, North Street in Hellingly.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 am on Thursday, 13 August 2026, leading to a full closure of the road in both directions. 

Incident Details and Road Closure

• The Collision: Emergency services responded early in the morning to a crash involving only a motorcycle.
• Current Closures: The A267 is completely closed both ways between the Boship roundabout in Hailsham and the B2104 junction.
• Traffic Impact: This marks the third time the A267 has been shut due to a collision in the space of a single week, following two separate accidents on August 6. 

Police Appeal for Information

Sussex Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and have requested public assistance. If you witnessed the incident or possess relevant dashcam footage, you can contact authorities through the following channels: 

• Email: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk
• Phone: Call 101
• Reference Number: Quote log 258 of 13/08