Police appeal as man, 25, dies in three car crash
The crash, between a dark grey Audi, a white Renault Clio and a white Fiat Panda, happened on Piddinghoe Road, in Lewes, at about 23:45BST on Friday, Sussex Police said.
The drivers of the two other vehicles involved were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
Sussex Police is appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or may have dash cam footage, to get in touch.
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