A47 closed: Norfolk road likely to be shut for some time after collision between lorry and car

A major A-road is closed both ways after a "serious collision" - and is likely to be shut for some time.

National Highways says the A47 in Norfolk is shut between the A17 at Kings Lynn and the B198 near Wisbech because of the crash at Terrington St John.

A lorry and a car were involved in the collision, and all emergency services were called out. The road is likely to be closed for most of the afternoon, says National Highways.

Diversion routes have been set up:

Eastbound:

• At the A1101 Wisbech roundabout, take the third exit from the roundabout and continue on A1101 to Outwell.
• At Outwell continue forward on the A1122 for Downham Market, passing through Nordelph and Salters Lode.
• At the A10 roundabout take the first exit and follow the A10 north to King’s Lynn through Stow Bardolph, South Runcton, Setchey, Setch and West Winch.
• Re-join the A47 at Hardwick roundabout.

Westbound:

• At the Hardwick satellite roundabout take the second exit and continue to Hardwick roundabout.
• At the Hardwick roundabout take the first exit onto the A10 and continue south through West Winch, Setch, Setchey, South Runcton and Stow Bardolph to the A1122/A10 roundabout.
• At the roundabout take the second exit and follow the A1122 through Downham Market, Salters Lode and Nordelph to Outwell.
• At Outwell continue forward onto the A1101 to rejoin the A47 at Wisbech.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting  www.trafficengland.com website or by calling 0300 123 5000.