A car has crashed into railings on the verge of a pond in Martham after a woman fell ill at the wheel.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The air ambulance at the scene after a woman had a medical episode at the wheel and hit the railings at Martham village pond.The air ambulance at the scene after a woman had a medical episode at the wheel and hit the railings at Martham village pond. (Image: Archant)

An air ambulance was called to the scene in The Green, Martham, opposite The Royal China Takeaway, at around 11am.

The police and the fire service also attended and a police spokesman said it appeared the driver had a medical episode at the wheel prior to the crash.

Police have closed the road while the vehicle is recovered and drivers are being advised to use alternative routes.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The air ambulance at the scene after a woman had a medical episode at the wheel and hit the railings at Martham village pond.The air ambulance at the scene after a woman had a medical episode at the wheel and hit the railings at Martham village pond. (Image: Archant)

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