We were called at 17.52 today (26 October 2021) to reports of an HGV on fire.
As of 19.45, three fire engines and three officers are in attendance at the scene by Coldean Lane near Hollingbury on the Eastbound carriageway.
Roads in the area have been closed and are likely to remain closed while the operation continues and a diesel spill is cleared.
There are no reports of injuries.
Sussex Police are also on scene.