Occupants of an HGV and minibus escaped any injuries when the vehicles collided on the A11 at the Stag roundabout near Attleborough this afternoon.

Eastern Daily Press: The A11 at Attleborough was closed after a crash between a HGV and mini bus. Picture NARSThe A11 at Attleborough was closed after a crash between a HGV and mini bus. Picture NARS (Image: Archant)

Emergency services were called shortly after 3pm and police, fire crews and ambulance were all in attendance.

The road was closed in both directions while police await recovery for both vehicles, but the driver of the HGV, and the passengers of the minibus were checked over at the scene and were uninjured.

Eastern Daily Press: The A11 at Attleborough was closed after a crash between a HGV and mini bus. Picture NARSThe A11 at Attleborough was closed after a crash between a HGV and mini bus. Picture NARS (Image: Archant)

The road has now reopened towards Thetford, but remains closed Norwich-bound

Damage has been caused to the central reservation and the road may be closed for some time.

Diversions have been put in place whilst an investigation is carried out, and motorists are being urged to find alternative routes where possible.

Witnesses are asked to call Norfolk Police on 101 quoting reference 271 of Wednesday June 28 2017.