Two people have been left with serious injuries following a crash on the A12 in east Suffolk.

Officers from Suffolk police were called to a collision on the major route in Saxmundham at about 6.20pm on Thursday, August 29. 

The crash involved a red Toyota Yaris and a grey Ford Ranger and happened near the junction with Rendham Road

The road was closed while the incident was cleared and reopened later that evening.

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Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service were also in attendance and three occupants of the Toyota were taken to hospital for treatment. 

Two of the people sustained serious injuries, police confirmed.

Officers from Suffolk police are appealing for witnesses to the collision and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time with a dashcam to review the footage for anything that may assist the investigation. 

Anyone with information should contact the Roads and Armed Police Team, quoting reference number 37/49215/24.