Motorbike crash in Barcombe: Boy arrested after last night’s fireworks

Two women have been hospitalized with serious injuries following yesterday’s incident in the High Street, Barcombe, which took place shortly after a bonfire and fireworks.

Officers were pictured at the scene of the incident last night (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

A 67-year-old woman from Ditchling and a 30-year-old woman from East Grinstead are being treated for serious injuries.

Three other people, including two children, were treated for injuries at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.

Sussex Police said the boy who was riding the motorbike was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by driving dangerously.

He has since been released on bail.

Sussex Police have asked witnesses to come forward (Image: Dan Jessup)

The road was closed for some time but has since reopened and police apologized for the disruption.

Police are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with information or footage to report the information online or to call 101 and quote Operation Meadow.