Police respond to rumours nine Sheffield Wednesday fans in crash near Brighton
Rumours have been rife on social media tonight that the fans, travelling from Sheffield for the away fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion, had been involved in a fatal smash on the A27.
The rumours began after an incident on the A27, near the Brighton ground, caused kick-off to be delayed by 15 minutes.
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Hide AdBut PC Darren Balkham, of Sussex Police, said on Twitter: “Hearing some rumours regarding the accidents on the A27 earlier around the stadium. To confirm any injuries were minor, walking wounded.”
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police told The Star tonight: “We have no reports whatsoever”, regarding the rumours.
Keep checking back for any updates - meanwhile head over to The Star Live for live updates on the Championship clash.