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Man dies after timber falls from lorry onto car in Newhaven

A man has died after timber fell from a lorry on to the car he was driving in Newhaven this morning (Wednesday, 13). Police have arrested a man from Eastbourne following the incident in New Road just after 7.30am. Emergency services were called to the driver of a BMW - a 28-year-old man from Burgess Hill - who died at the scene. A 32-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remained in custody this afternoon. Police said the road remains closed for recovery and investigation work at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Grove.   More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex.If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

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