A car has crashed into a lamppost on the A47 near Norwich.

The one-vehicle crash involving a Renault Vel Satis Expression happened shortly before 1.30pm today on the A47 roundabout at Easton, and the road was closed for a short while following the collision.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said following the crash a woman in her mid 50s was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

A Norfolk police spokesman said the woman was believed to have serious injuries.

Four fire engines, from Earlham, Sprowston, Carrow and Hethersett, attended the scene.