ONE lane of the A12 has been closed after a car came off the road and ended up in a ditch.

Police have said the driver of the car suffered minor injuries in the incident, which happened on the Ipswich-bound carriageway, near Stratford St Mary at about 9.22am.

Two fire crews from Colchester and a rescue vehicle from Princes Street in Ipswich were also called to the scene.

It was initially reported that a woman was trapped in a car but on arrival it was discovered she had already been released and was being treated by paramedics.

Motorists travelling near the area should expect some minor delays.