A woman has sustained “serious injuries” after a large branch fell onto her car in Blakemore End Road near Little Wymondley.

The Comet: Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Blakemore End Road near Little Wymondley. Picture: BHC Road Policing UnitEmergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Blakemore End Road near Little Wymondley. Picture: BHC Road Policing Unit (Image: Archant)

Police were called at 8.24am today to reports that a branch had fallen on the car.

The ambulance service was also called, along with the fire and rescue service and Highways.

There were no other passengers in the car. Officers have closed the road while the incident is dealt with.

A spokeswoman for East of England Ambulance Service said: “An ambulance and a rapid response car attended the scene. One patient was transported to Lister Hospital for further care and treatment.”