Police said the collision took place outside the George and Dragon pub on the B2139 in Houghton, between Whiteways Lodge roundabout and Amberley, at 3.20pm. The woman, who was driving the car, was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries. No-one else was reported to be injured, police added. The road was closed and drivers were advised to avoid the area until further notice. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact Sussex Police via collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting Operation Sedgebrook. Sussex Police had initially said the injured woman was 79 but in an update say she is in fact 77. Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage 2) Like our Facebook page 3) Follow us on Twitter 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! Always the first with your local news. Be part of it.
