A road has been closed near Lakenheath after a serious road traffic collision this morning.

The crash, involving one vehicle, happened at around 3am on the B1112 between Lakenheath and Mildenhall and emergency services attended the scene to find that a vehicle had overturned.

Three fire engines attended from Mildenhall, Brandon and Methwold and were required to free an occupant.

The road is now closed between the Lords Walk Roundabout at Lakenheath and the Mildenhall turnoff towards Eriswell.

Officers have said that the road is likely to remain closed for much of the morning while investigations take place.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.03am and the fire service had left the scene by 4.13am.

There is no news on the condition of the driver, or whether they were alone in the car but it is understood that the incident is serious.