A stretch of the A12 has reopened after the carriageway was closed by police following an accident this evening.

The crash happened on the northbound carriageway near East Bergholt.

Police said the collision involved a single vehicle which had overturned near the junction with the B1070.

The road was closed in order for the vehicle to be recovered.

There were not thought to be any serious injuries to those involved, police said.

One lane remained closed for some time due to debris on the road.