Severe flooding at a holiday park in West Sussex has sent one person to hospital, whilst 100 others have been evacuated.

The River Arun burst its banks in the early hours of this morning which cause flooding near Ferry Road and Rope Walk in Littlehampton.

People in the seaside town have been warned by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to get “as high as possible within their homes”, whilst hundreds have been evacuated from the Medmerry Holiday Park.

South East Coast Ambulance said multiple people from the holiday camp were checked over.

One individual who was showing signs of hypothermia was taken to hospital.

“Our crews are supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope Walk where the River Arun has burst its banks, leading to severe flooding,” the emergency service said on social media.

“Residents should remain in their properties if it is safe to do so and get as high as possible within their homes.”

Anyone who needs help should contact 999 to reach the fire and rescue service, they stressed.

Flood warnings had been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of the West Sussex coast following a high tide.

Storm Kathleen brought about gale force eight winds which increased the height of the tide, which is expected to increase by 6cm.

In Hampshire, flooding is affecting the railway at Lymington Pier.

South Western Railway said that trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised due to the flooding and the disruption is expected to last until 10.00am.

Replacement buses have been requested between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst.

A yellow warning is currently in place for much of the southern coast, including Southampton and Brighton.

Winds are expected to reach 45-55mph (72-88.5km/h), peaking at 65mph before settling down around 9.00am.

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