A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash near Norwich this afternoon.

The man was riding in a group of four before he left the road, at a section of the B1108 Watton Road near Frost Row heading towards Hingham.

Police were called to the scene at 3.05pm today, and a land ambulance and the air ambulance also attended.

It is understood that the man, who was riding a red Yamaha 600, suffered chest injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.

The road was closed for around three hours, and re-opened at 6pm.

Police are asking for any witnesses to call 101 with details.