A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the outskirts of Norwich.

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between a motorbike and a car at 9.12am on Wednesday at the junction of Waterworks Road and Dereham Road in Heigham Grove.

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police said: "Ambulance were on scene and the motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries."

Motorists were urged to find alternative routes with AA Roadwatch reporting traffic moving slowly in the area following the collision.

First Bus said its 23 and 24 services were diverted both ways via Bowthorpe Road until further notice.

The bus company apologised for any inconvenience caused.

The road was cleared by lunchtime.

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