Two people have been seriously injured in a three-car crash in King's Lynn.

The collision happened at about 4.30pm on Monday (August 1) on the A149 Hardwick Road between Southgates roundabout and Hardwick roundabout.

The major road in and out of the was closed for several hours following the crash.

Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene.

Three appliances from King's Lynn assisted with providing casualty care and made the scene safe.

Two people were taken to hospital by the ambulance service following the crash.

There has been heavy congestion in the area following the collision.

One lane heading eastbound remained closed as of 8.40pm and the road had fully reopened by 9.40pm.