A car on its roof was blocking a main road into Norwich.

Police were called to reports of a car crashing into a lamppost in Earlham Road at 2pm today.

During the crash, the car flipped onto its roof - blocking the road by the university.

Emergency services had to free a person from the stricken car. 

Eastern Daily Press: An ambulance at the scene of the crashAn ambulance at the scene of the crash (Image: Steven Whitear)Eastern Daily Press: The car is on its roof opposite University DriveThe car is on its roof opposite University Drive (Image: Steven Whitear)

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The driver of the car is believed to have suffered minor injuries.