The A11 was closed in both directions near Thetford due to a roadside tree fire.

Norfolk Fire Service were called at 2.40pm today (July 18) to the blaze near the Abbey Heath Services.

Three pumps from Thetford, Hethersett, Attleborough and a water carrier arrived on scene at 2.55pm.

Police were also called to the incident at 2.57pm.

Both lanes were closed as a safety precaution due to the blaze and fire crews and police remain at the scene.

One lane had reopened by 3.30pm and the road was completely reopen by 5.30pm.

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Constabulary said: "The road has been closed in both directions due to concerns smoke could limit visibility for drivers and as a precaution in case of parts of the tree on fire fall into the road and obstruct it."

Diversions were in place and police urged drivers to avoid the area