A main road has been closed in both directions after an incident involving a trailer.

The A1075 near Thetford has been shut after a trailer being towed tipped over.

The trailer was believed to have been carrying a type of machinery that had fallen off and blocked the road.

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Police were called to the scene at 9.18am where they remained as the vehicle awaited recovery.

Drivers were warned they may face delays in the area as heavy traffic built up by the East Wretham Heath Nature Reserve.

Nobody has been injured in the accident.