A BROKEN down lorry caused problems on the A12 near Ipswich today.The lorry blocked the nearside lane on the Colchester-bound carriageway about half a mile south of Copdock.

A BROKEN down lorry caused problems on the A12 near Ipswich today.

The lorry blocked the nearside lane on the Colchester-bound carriageway about half a mile south of Copdock.

Suffolk police said the vehicle reported losing power and being stuck in the road.

Police said traffic in the area was disrupted by about three hours until the road was cleared at about 10am.