A LORRY driver was pulled to safety after his vehicle overturned on the A12 at Copdock. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway of the A12 at about 9am.

A LORRY driver was pulled to safety after his vehicle overturned on the Copdock Mill roundabout today.

Emergency services were called to the London bound carriageway on the roundabout at about 9.10am.

The driver needed to be pulled from his cab but escaped without injury.

Diversions are currently in place for motorists travelling southbound on the A12 and westbound on the A14.

A police spokeswoman said: “Recovery of the vehicle has been requested but this is likely to take some time. We request motorists steer clear of the area if they possibly can.”