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While taking traffic over the A12, the junction also has a turn leading to a kennels and cattery, as well as farmland.

Seaforth Road was closed at the junction with Park Road and police remain in the area while inquiries continue.

"Any recommendations about the future of that junction will come to the council. Obviously we'll take that very seriously."

Following public remarks on the safety of the junction, he said "it would be totally inappropriate to have a debate about it at this stage - we're actually thinking about the family".

Road users are advised the Bell Steel Road, close to the junction of Laurelbank, is currently closed.