Teenage girl dies in A14 crash with lorry as police appeal for information

A teenage girl has died after a crash on the A14[1] at Bury St Edmunds on Monday (April 15). The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions 44 and 43 at around 1.30am. A 16-year-old girl was involved in the crash with a lorry and died at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions until 6.40am when the eastbound side reopened. The westbound carriageway was reopened at 11.40am. Suffolk[2] Police attended the scene to carry out investigation works. A Suffolk Police spokesperson said: "Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 37/20659/24."

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