A FIVE-year-old child was taken to hospital today following a three car accident on the A12 at Copdock.The child's injuries are not believed to be serious and he was taken to Ipswich Hospital by ambulance with a headache and suffering from shock.

A FIVE-year-old child was taken to hospital today following a three car accident on the A12 at Copdock.

The child's injuries are not believed to be serious and he was taken to Ipswich Hospital by ambulance with a headache and suffering from shock.

The accident happened at about 8.50am on the northbound carriageway.

One car hit the barriers on the central reservation which caused slight tailbacks for traffic heading towards Ipswich.