A driver has fled the scene of a serious collision in Wadhurst this morning (Monday).
At 3.17am police received a report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree, which occurred south of the Flimwell crossroads on the A21 London Road in Flimwell.
The passenger of the vehicle has critical injuries and ambulance are on scene, according to officers.
The driver, who could have also suffered injuries, decamped from the vehicle and officers, assisted by the police helicopter, are conducting an area search. He is described as of slim build, 5’ 7” and with short blonde hair.
The A21 has been closed in both directions between the junctions with the A268 and the B2099.
The road is expected to be closed for a substantial amount of time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information on the driver is asked to make contact with the police immediately.
We are dealing with a serious collision on the #A21 London Road in #Flimwell near #Wadhurst.
— Rother Police (@Rother_Police) December 14, 2020
A passenger of the vehicle has critical injuries and the driver has left the scene.
Road is closed in both directions between the A268 and B2099.
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