A MAN and a woman are believed to have been seriously injured following a three-vehicle crash in north Suffolk.The A12 is currently closed in both directions following the collision, which happened at about 11.

A MAN and a woman have been injured following a three-vehicle crash in north Suffolk.

The A12 is currently closed in both directions following the collision, which happened at about 11.15am this morning.

Emergency services are dealing with the incident on the northbound carriageway at Benhall, near Saxmundham, close to the junction with the B1121.

The man and woman, who were initially believed to have suffered 'life threatening' injuries, have since been taken to Ipswich Hospital for treatment and are no longer thought to be in a serious condition.

Police are appealing for motorists to avoid the area as diversions are now in place.