Two woman were injured in a crash on the Acle Straight this morning.

A crash involving a car and a van forced the police to close the road so paramedics could treat the women for back pains.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said: 'The women were treated for minor injuries at the scene before being taken to the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital.'

They added that their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The fire service, police and ambulance service were on the scene. There are no details of any injuries yet.

The police were called by the fire service at 9.30am and the road was re-opened by 10.30am.

A diversion was in place via the A149 Caister bypass.

The van involved is a white Toyota Hiace and the car us a silver VW Polo.