A CAR has overturned on a west Suffolk road.

A 40-year-old motorist has been taken to hospital after his car overturned on a west Suffolk road.

The single vehicle accident, which involved a black Land Rover, happened on Stow Lane near Ixworth around 5.15pm.

Police received a report that a car had left the road and over turned in a field.

A spokesman said the driver was conscious and breathing but was taken to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds to be checked over.