Man killed in crash with lorry on A22 in Nutley, Sussex

A man died when a car he was driving crashed with a lorry in East Sussex, police say.

The 21-year-old driver of a Ford Fiesta died at the scene of the crash which happened on the A22 in Nutley at about 20:40 BST on Tuesday. His next of kin have been told, Sussex Police said.

One of the two passengers in the Fiesta, a 22-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and the other, a 24-year-old man, was also injured. They were taken to hospital.

Officers are investigating the possible involvement of a Vauxhall Corsa in the crash.

Two women both aged 21 connected to the Corsa, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a police spokesperson said.