The main road between Norwich and Lowestoft and Beccles was blocked for several hours today following a serious accident.

The two-vehicle accident happened shortly after 12.30pm which left one person seriously injured.

Emergency services were on the scene treating those injured and the police blocked the road which was expected to remain closed for a number of hours.

The crash happened on the Beccles side of the Loddon bypass on the A146.

A police spokesman said: 'Diversions have been put in place and we expect the road to be closed for some considerable time.'

There have been long traffic queues in both directions following the crash.

Police were unable to give any more information on the details of those injured.