Two cars have been involved in a crash in Norwich this evening.

Eastern Daily Press: Recovery team at the scene of the accident in Dereham Road, Norwich. Photo: Bill SmithRecovery team at the scene of the accident in Dereham Road, Norwich. Photo: Bill Smith (Image: Archant © 2014)

The collision happened shortly after 5pm near the East of England Co-op Foodstore in Dereham Road.

It involved a white Renault Mégane and a blue VW Polo, and following the crash the roof was cut off the Renault Mégane.

An eyewitness also saw a man on a stretcher being taken into an ambulance.

Police and two fire crews - one from Earlham and one from Sprowston - also attended the scene.