The main A146 Norwich to Beccles road is closed at Stockton this afternoon following an accident.The emergency services were called shortly after 1.

The main A146 Norwich to Beccles road is closed at Stockton this afternoon following an accident.

The emergency services were called shortly after 1.30pm after it is believed three vehicles were involved in a collision.

A 73-year-old man was released from the wreckage and taken to the James Paget Hospital at Gorleston, an ambulance service spokesman said.

Another casualty was described as walking wounded. Further details of their injuries were not immediately available.

The air ambulance was also called, but was not needed.

A police spokesman said the A146 is closed at Stockton and traffic is being diverted.