Police were called to a collision this afternoon involving two vehicles and a lamp post.

A car crashed into a lamp post in Gurney Road around 4.40pm. The post then fell on top of the car which was badly damaged.

A Vauxhall Corsa and a Mazda were involved.

Fire crews from Sprowston and the heavy rescue appliance from Carrow attended.

They assisted the police and carried out scene and vehicle safety.