Two people were taken to hospital after a crash that closed the A47 in both directions for eight hours.

The car was heading towards Norwich in North Tuddenham, near Dereham, when it came off the road.

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Police, along with two ambulances, an ambulance officer vehicle and a response vehicle with a critical care paramedic were then called to the scene at 5.45pm yesterday.

Two people were then taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for further treatment - one with a serious wrist injury.

The road remained closed for more than eight hours as crews worked to clear an oil spill before reopening at 2am today.