A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a van at the junction of a busy main road.

The collision between a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit van happened at 3.30pm on Monday.

The crash prompted an extensive emergency service response to arrive at the A145 and Cucumber Lane junction near Beccles. 

The response included one ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer vehicle and an Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, died from his injuries.

The road was closed for more than seven hours and reopened at 10.45pm.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has any information on the crash.

Anybody with information should contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Stowmarket, quoting reference CAD 233 of August 12.