There were heavy delays on the A11 after an electric car broke down.

Police were called to the A11 at the Five Ways roundabout, near Mildenhall, at about 3.50pm on Thursday to reports an electric car had broken down.

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A police spokesman said the electric vehicle had run out of charge and came to a halt, resulting in delays on the eastbound carriageway of the A11.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.