SUFFOLK: Broken down vehicles and minor collisions meant for hold-ups on three stretches of the A12 this afternoon.

The northbound carriageway of the road was partly blocked at Martlesham Heath, between Newbourne Road and Main Road, broken down car which has since been cleared.

Earlier, a single vehicle crash caused delays on the northbound stretch between Ardleigh and the Stratford St Mary.

Two vehicles then collided on the A12 Yarmouth Road, in Corton. The road was partly blocked both ways between the Market Lane and Jay Lane junctions.

The roads are otherwise clear of major delays or heavy traffic. Rail travellers also face few timetable alterations and no long delays.