A crash on the A47 near Norwich has left the road gridlocked leaving long delays for drivers during rush hour.

The car came off the major route travelling southbound near Colney by the turn-off for the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

Emergency services including ambulance are at the scene as one person has suffered minor injuries.

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One lane has been closed causing congestion to quickly build in the area.

Drivers are facing gridlocked traffic for nearly two miles, meeting tailbacks as far back as the Longwater roundabout.

Delays are expected to worsen over the next hour as rush hour traffic descends on the road.

More to follow.