Three of the four people seriously injured in a crash on the A259 in Hooe yesterday were left fighting for their lives.
Police today launched an appeal for any witnesses to the crash, which happened just before 11.30am on Battle Road.
All four are still in hospital, with one still in critical condition. The road has now reopened after being closed for several hours yesterday.
A black Range Rover was travelling eastbound between Pevensey Roundabout and Little Common Roundabout when it collided with a grey Mercedes Sprinter travelling in the opposite direction, about 11.20am on Thursday 7 November.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Rosie Newman, of the Serious Collision Investigations Unit, said: “We acknowledge the inconvenience this significant road closure will have caused to many motorists, however it is vital that we secure all available evidence from the scene as early as possible to assist with our investigation.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or captured any relevant dash cam or mobile footage to please come forward.”
The driver of the Range Rover – a 35-year-old woman from Eastbourne – and one passenger – a 32-year-old man from Croydon – sustained life-threatening injuries.
A third passenger – an 18-year-old woman from Eastbourne – sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The sole occupant of the Mercedes – a 59-year-old man from Cambridgeshire – also sustained life-threatening injuries and is in a critical condition.
You can email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Op Dryland.