THREE people have died in a road traffic accident at Ilketshall St Lawrence, near Bungay.The accident happened when a car and lorry collided outside the former Royal Oak pub on the village's main road.

THREE people have died in a road traffic accident at Ilketshall St Lawrence, near Bungay.

The accident happened when a car and lorry collided outside the former Royal Oak pub on the village's main road around 3.45pm.

The dead, who are believed to be from the local area, were all travelling in the car.

A woman, who is thought to have also been travelling in the car, injured her back but has refused treatment.

The driver of the lorry was unhurt in the crash but is said to be suffering from shock.

Emergency services are currently attending the crash scene and police are warning motorists to avoid the area.