There were heavy delays on the A12 near Ipswich after a vehicle broke down. 

Police were called the A12 near Copdock Roundabout at around 4.55pm on Tuesday to reports of a broken down panel van on the northbound carriageway.

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Upon arrival, officers found that the van had broken down near the roundabout and was partially blocking the road. 

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Police said recovery was on its way at around 5.25pm but they remained at the scene while the road was cleared.  

The road was cleared at around 6.30pm and traffic is now flowing normally.