Police have closed the A47 at Scarning following a crash between two lorries.

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Police have closed the A47 at Scarning following a crash between two lorries.

Emergency services were called to the straight section of the A47 shortly before 8.30am today to reports of an accident.

Norfolk Fire Service dispatched three fire engines to the scene and the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed two ambulances were sent, along with support vehicles and the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

The road is closed in both directions and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

https://twitter.com/HighwaysEAST/status/958998777976836098

Police said the road is likely to be closed 'for some time' and Highways England have said the normal road conditions are expected sometime between 13:30 and 13:45.

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Eastern Daily Press: The A47 is closed at Scarning after a serious crash involving two lorries. Picture: Ian BurtThe A47 is closed at Scarning after a serious crash involving two lorries. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2018)

Eastern Daily Press: Emergency services were called to the junction with Drayton Hall Lane shortly before 8.30am today to reports of an accident between two lorries. Photo: GoogleEmergency services were called to the junction with Drayton Hall Lane shortly before 8.30am today to reports of an accident between two lorries. Photo: Google (Image: Archant)