Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash in Ipswich.

Suffolk police were called at around 10.30am this morning (July 9) to reports of a collision at the roundabout leading to Hawthorn Drive, Sprites Lane and Belmont Road.

Fire crews from Ipswich East, Princes Street and Holbrook and an air ambulance were also called to the scene.

A SARS (Suffolk Accident Rescue Service) critical care paramedic was there too.

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area due to temporary road closures in place and to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.

Suffolk fire service said the incident may take "several hours" to clear.

Meanwhile, Ipswich Buses said services in the area have been affected.

More to follow.