A collision between four vehicles on the A12 has now been cleared and both carriageways have been reopened.

Officers from Suffolk police were called to reports of the crash on the A12 at Saxmundham at around 12.30pm today.

The crash closed the road in both directions while paramedics and fire crews assessed the parties involved.

Three fire engines were called to the scene, one from Orford, Aldeburgh and a third from Leiston.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said: "Officers were called to a four-vehicle collision on the A12 at Saxmundham.

"None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time."

Suffolk Police also tweeted: "The #A12 at #Saxmundham has been closed in both directions whilst emergency services deal with a multiple vehicle collision. Please avoid the area."

The road has now reopened.