A lorry overturned on the A14 near Felixstowe this afternoon, causing major traffic disruption in the area.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after the Dock Spur roundabout at around 12.35pm.

One lane of the road was closed for several hours.

Ipswich Star: A lorry has overturned on the A14 near Felixstowe. Picture: SUFFOLK POLICEA lorry has overturned on the A14 near Felixstowe. Picture: SUFFOLK POLICE

Recovery arrived at the scene just after 6.30pm.

Vehicles heading towards the Port of Felixstowe were diverted along the A154 Candlet Road.

Ipswich Star: Traffic on the A14 eastbound after an accident at the Dockspur roundabout near Felixstowe. Picture: HIGHWAYS ENGLANDTraffic on the A14 eastbound after an accident at the Dockspur roundabout near Felixstowe. Picture: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND (Image: Archant)

The driver of the lorry is believed to have sustained minor injuries.

Police say an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is now underway.

Ipswich Star: A lorry has overturned on the A14 near Felixstowe. Picture: SUFFOLK POLICEA lorry has overturned on the A14 near Felixstowe. Picture: SUFFOLK POLICE

Anyone with any information should contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting CAD reference 175 of today, 17 November.