Tragic Death of Man on A27 Following Fall from Footbridge
Man dies in horror collision with car after falling from footbridge on A27

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A 59-year-old man died after falling from a footbridge and being struck by a vehicle on the A27 in Hove, East Sussex. Emergency services responded quickly, but he was declared dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and police are investigating further.
- 01The incident occurred on the A27 near the Dyke Road roundabouts in Hove, East Sussex.
- 02Emergency services were called at approximately 9:15 am on Saturday.
- 03The deceased was a local 59-year-old man whose next of kin have been informed.
- 04The A27 was closed in both directions for several hours following the incident.
- 05Sussex Police are conducting inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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A tragic incident occurred on the A27 in Hove, East Sussex, where a 59-year-old local man died after falling from a footbridge and being struck by a vehicle. Emergency services were alerted around 9:15 am on Saturday, but despite their efforts, the man was declared dead at the scene. Sussex Police confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious and have informed his next of kin. The A27 was closed in both directions for several hours while investigations were conducted. Police are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the fall and have urged anyone with information to come forward. This incident follows another tragic event involving a 46-year-old solicitor who died in a vehicle rollover during a safari in Namibia, highlighting the unpredictability of such accidents.
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The closure of the A27 affected traffic flow and local commuters in Hove, East Sussex.
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