The A47 is closed following a crash in Norfolk today (Friday, July 26). The eastbound carriageway is shut between Swaffham Road and Castleacre Road. The crash and closure were first reported at around 11.

30am. A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A47 in Norfolk is closed eastbound between the A1122 and the A1065 (Swaffham) due to a collision "Norfolk Police are in attendance. Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.

" Read More: Temporary 40mph speed limit on old A14 could finally be lifted Read More: Join CambridgeshireLive's free WhatsApp channel for the latest breaking news straight to your phone Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "A47 Eastbound closed, very slow traffic due to accident between A1122 Swaffham Road and A1065 Castleacre Road." CambridgeshireLive will bring you further updates as they become available. Follow our dedicated live feed below for the latest.

Key Events Affected stretch of road 12:10 12:13 Tom Burnett National Highways statement A National Highways spokesperson said: The A47 in Norfolk is closed eastbound between the A1122 and the A1065 (Swaffham) due to a collision Norfolk Police are in attendance." Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes. Share 12:10 KEY EVENT Affected stretch of road The eastbound A47 is shut.

The closure is in place between the A1122 and the A1065 (Swaffham). Affected stretch of the A47 (Image: Inrix) Share 12:07 Tom Burnett Eastbound carriageway closed The A47 east.