A busy main road that links Lowestoft and Beccles with Norwich was closed for nearly two hours today following an accident at Hales.

The two-car accident on the A146 at the junction with Green Lane involved a Toyota and Honda vehicles and happened shortly before midday.

One of the occupants complained of chest pains and the air ambulance attended the scene.

However, a police spokesman later said there were no life-changing injuries as a result of the crash.

The road was opened again a 1.50pm.