Recovery workers are currently handling the fallout of the accident after the vehicle hurtled off track and fell down a bank onto Hamsey Road, landing on the pavement.

A spokesperson for Lewes District Council reported: ‘Sussex Police are at the scene, managing the site and temporary closure of Hamsey Road.’

The council spokesperson said ‘no-one was hurt by the incident’ and noted that waste collection in the area might be impeded today as a result.

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