Drivers faced heavy delays this morning due to a broken down lorry on the A47.

The HGV was stuck on the major road in the westbound lane between the A11 and A140 junctions south of Norwich.

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Norfolk Constabulary warned motorists that they could be in for long delays if travelling in the area.

A recovery vehicle went to the scene and there was heavy congestion building between the Thickthorn roundabout and the A140 junction. 

The road had cleared by 10.30am.