A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car near Ipswich Waterfront in the early hours of this morning.

Police and the ambulance service were called after a female pedestrian was struck by a Mercedes in Lower Orwell Street, at the junction with Key Street near the Premier Inn hotel, shortly after 6.30am.

Ipswich Star: Traffic was still able to pass by the incidentTraffic was still able to pass by the incident (Image: Archant)

A Suffolk police spokesman confirmed the pedestrian was treated at the scene before being taken to Ipswich Hospital for further treatment.

The woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The road was partially blocked after the crash, but was cleared shortly before 8am.