A road has been closed after reports of an accident involving a car and a motorbike.

The A229 Cranbrook Road was shut in both directions.

At 5pm a travel report said there was very slow traffic due to the accident which involved a car and a motorcyclist between Grandshore Lane and Cork Lane.

Witnesses writing on social media also suggested a motorcyclist had been involved.

The road reopened just before 10pm.

Police and the South Coast Ambulance Service have been contacted for a comment.

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