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THREE people have been injured in a crash which has closed part of the A12 this evening.

A motorcyclist and two cars were involved in the accident, which happened on the northbound carriageway at Stratford St Mary just after 5pm.

The stretch of road remains closed.

Three people are being treated at the scene. One is due to be taken to Colchester General Hospital and the other two to Ipswich Hospital.

Their injuries are not thought to be serious.

Three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and three ambulance officers were sent to the scene, as well as the air ambulance.

UPDATE 6.25pm

ALL lanes of the A12 at Stratford St Mary have now reopened.

The road was fully reopened at about 6.15pm.