A11 closed after serious crash involving seven vehicles
The road between the B1172 Spooner Row exit and the B1135 exit for Wymondham has been closed since 2.30am this morning.
National Highways is reporting that seven vehicles were involved in the serious collision.
A vehicle crossing the central reservation caused significant barrier damage.
Traffic monitoring site AA reports that the crash involved six cars and a lorry.
Norfolk Police are on the scene and traffic is being diverted via local roads.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Wymondham, Attleborough, Carrow and Earlham to help make the scene safe.
Injuries are not yet known.
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