THREE people have died in a crash at Ilketshall St Lawrence, near Bungay.The accident involved a collision between two cars and an articulated lorry outside the former Royal Oak pub on the village's main road.

THREE people have died in a crash at Ilketshall St Lawrence, near Bungay.

The accident involved a collision between two cars and an articulated lorry outside the former Royal Oak pub on the village's main road around 3.45pm.

The dead, who are believed to be elderly people local to north Suffolk or Norfolk, were all travelling in the car described as a silver Honda Accord.

A woman, who was driving the other car, a Toyota, is believed to have suffered a slight injury to her back. The driver of the lorry was unhurt in the crash.

Both survivors were said to be very shaken.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information should call Halesworth traffic unit on 01986 835350.