Traffic delays on the A14 near Ipswich have been caused by a three-vehicle accident.

The incident happened shortly after 4pm on the eastbound carriageway of the Orwell Bridge.

A Ford Mondeo, A Vauxhall Vectra and a Ford Transit van were involved in the crash.

A police spokesman said that a number of people described as “walking wounded” were being treated by paramedics.

The eastbound lane is partially blocked, causing tailbacks to junction 55 for the Copdock Interchange.

Emergency services are currently awaiting recovery of the vehicles.