UPDATE: Road re-opened after fatal crash
Emergency services were called to the A23 near Pyecombe services at around 4am.
Four vehicles including a blue Volkswagen, a black BMW, a black Mitsubishi and a blue Renault were involved in the collision.
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Hide AdA 21-year-old woman from Newhaven, who was driving the Renault, died at the scene. No other serious injuries were reported.
The northbound carriage was closed whilst recovery work took place and a diversion was set up via the A281.
The A23 was reopened at around 10.30am.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash.
Sergeant Peter Verney said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened just prior to the collision.
“Witnesses can email [email protected] or call 101 quoting Operation Entwine.”
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