Three people taken to hospital after 'serious' collision

Emergency services including the air ambulance have been called to the scene in Gorleston

Three people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision close to a sixth form college.

It happened in Church Lane, Gorleston, at 10:03 BST and involved a car, a motorcycle and a pedestrian, Norfolk Police confirmed.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge by air ambulance with serious injuries.

The pedestrian, a teenager, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston for treatment.

The driver of a second vehicle suffered minor injuries, police said.

A fourth person, who was not directly involved in the incident, was also taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by air ambulance having suffered a coronary medical episode.

Dr Catherine Richards, college principal at nearby East Norfolk Sixth Form College, thanked staff and students who were "amongst the first people to respond".

She said: “Following a serious road traffic collision outside of the college this morning, I would like to pay tribute to the college staff and students and members of the public who responded so quickly and professionally.

"They were among the first people to respond, alerted the emergency services and then continued to support the emergency services throughout.

"Our thoughts are very much with the people involved in this incident at this time.”

In a post on X, Norfolk Police said the road had been closed in both directions and advised drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

The road is likely to remain closed for some time, the force said.