A bus and a van were badly damaged in a head-on collision in Lowestoft.

The incident happened on the A47 near the roundabout for St Peter's Street and Dukes Head Street at around 2.45pm yesterday.

The road was closed as crews from North Lowestoft and Lowestoft South fire services attended the scene. 

Lowestoft Journal: Pieces from both vehicles were strewn over the road following the crashPieces from both vehicles were strewn over the road following the crash (Image: North Lowestoft Fire Station)

A small number of casualties were treated by paramedics from the ambulance service, with one person needing to be rescued from a vehicle.

The scene was made safe and fire crews left at 4.30pm.