Police have been called to a road in west Norfolk to what has been described as a "very serious" crash.

A total of 12 police vehicles were called to reports of an accident this morning on the B1145 Lynn Road near the Gayton Thorpe turn off to Drunken Drove just outside the village of Gayton.

A spokesperson for Norfolk police said the road is closed and people have been asked to avoid the area.

Eastern Daily Press: At least one ambulance attended the scene of the collision.At least one ambulance attended the scene of the collision. (Image: Michael Fysh)

Two fire crews from King's Lynn attended the scene and have made the area safe.

Eastern Daily Press: Police have urged people to avoid the area.Police have urged people to avoid the area. (Image: Michael Fysh)

At least one ambulance was also in attendance.

As of 1.30pm on Thursday afternoon, the road remains shut and is expected to be closed for the next few hours.

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