Watch: Police escort wide load blocking main road

Motorists faced long delays on the way home as a wide load blocked a main road.

The load, which the driver said was a school building, prevented traffic from moving on the A27 on Tuesday afternoon, during school and work rush hours.

There were long tailbacks as the load got stuck on the A27 eastbound between the Arundel Road and Salvington Hill in Durrington, near Worthing.

Police escorted the wide load (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Police were called to the scene and escorted the vehicle away.

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Motorists faced long delays (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Huge thanks to the public for you patience on A27 earlier whilst we sorted the stuck abnormal load.

“We understand you all have places to be and we got it sorted as quickly and safely as we could.

“The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.”

Photographer Eddie Mitchell said: “Perfectly executed escort out of trouble thanks to Sussex roads police.”