Fatal crash involving motorbike and van closes A21

Image source, 大象传媒/Oliver Whitfield-Miocic

Image caption, The A21 is closed between Johns Cross and Hurst Green following the crash on Thursday
  • Author, Bob Dale
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South East

The A21 in East Sussex has been closed in both directions after a crash in which a motorcyclist died.

It happened at about 20:00 BST on Thursday at the Johns Cross roundabout near Robertsbridge, and involved a white Ford Transit van and a red Honda motorbike.

Police said the man who died was 38.

A 32-year-old man from St Leonards has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

The A21 was still closed in both directions on Friday morning.

National Highways said traffic was being diverted via the A28 and A268.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

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