A lorry became stuck in a flood under a bridge in Ipswich this afternoon, causing delays to motorists.

The truck was stuck under the Sproughton Road bridge in the town.

Ipswich Star: The artic lorry caused delays to motorists as it became stuck under Sproughton Road bridgeThe artic lorry caused delays to motorists as it became stuck under Sproughton Road bridge (Image: Bryan Betts)

Flooding has caused problems on the roads across Suffolk after a night of heavy rain for the county.

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Suffolk after heavy rain overnight — with river levels likely to remain high throughout the day.

Although the lorry has now been recovered, the road remains flooded.

Ipswich Star: The lorry has been recovered but the road is still floodedThe lorry has been recovered but the road is still flooded (Image: Paul Geater)

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