MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A14 today after a lorry overturned in high winds.

MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A14 today after a lorry overturned in high winds.

The 14 ton lorry is blocking both lanes of the Ipswich-bound carriageway of the busy road, just past the Stowmarket turnoff.

The accident happened at about 1.40pm and diversions are currently being put in place by Suffolk police.

However motorists are being warned to avoid the area.

Meanwhile the A140 is also blocked in both directions at Eye following a four vehicle collision at 2.30pm today.

A tipper lorry and three cars collided but no one was injured.

Police are currently awaiting recovery of the vehicles.