Major A-road shut in both directions after horror crash between SIX cars & lorry – and will stay closed ‘throughout day'
A "serious collision" has seen a stretch of the A11 shut down in both directions west of Norwich.
The road is blocked off from B1172 at SpoonerRow, and B1135 at Wymondham.
National Highways said: "Norfolk Police are on scene and have reported that the closure is likely to be in place throughout today."
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