A MAN was taken to hospital this afternoon after being hit by a van in Ipswich.

A MAN was taken to hospital this afternoon after being hit by a van in Ipswich.

The accident happened on Woodbridge Road East at 3.45pm, with a 52-year old man being taken to Ipswich Hospital.

An East of England Ambulance spokesperson said he had suffered some injuries that did not appear to be too serious.

Police said there was no need to put diversions in place and the accident involved a Citroen van.