A main city road has been closed after a crash has scattered debris outside a popular supermarket.

A part of Aylsham Road has been closed this afternoon after the incident outside Lidl.

Emergency services including fire crews from Sprowston and Earlham were called to the scene shortly after 12.30pm.

Debris was also scattered across the road causing drivers to be turned away as crews worked to clear the busy route.

The 36, 37, 38 and 39 bus services were also being diverted via Mile Cross Road and Half Mile Road to avoid the scene.