Suffolk Police have confirmed that the A12 was closed in both directions at Darsham after a vehicle hit the level crossing barrier at around 1.15pm today Tuesday 29th September.
UPDATE: Police were at the scene helping to divert traffic.
British Transport Police and Network Rail were also expected at the scene of the incident.
It was reported that the vehilce that hit the barier - left the scene of the crossing, which is monitored by road cameras.
Reports say that alternatve country routes were busy with traffic trying to avoid Darsham.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area while the closure remained in place - and was reopened late Tuesday afternoon.

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