Police Reports

Woman taken to hospital after car and lorry crash

A woman was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash.

The collision happened on the A1071 near Hintlesham around midday on Friday.

One car and one lorry were involved in the crash[1] which happened near the junction to Burstall.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said one ambulance was sent to the scene.

An adult woman was transported to Ipswich Hospital for further treatment.

READ MORE: Man dies after air ambulance called to crash[2]

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Police and the fire service were also in attendance.

A police spokesman previously said one of the drivers sustained leg injuries.

The road was closed following the incident but has reopened.

The AA live traffic map shows delays in the area have now cleared.

References

  1. ^ involved in the crash (www.eadt.co.uk)
  2. ^ Man dies after air ambulance called to crash (www.eadt.co.uk)

Delays after lane closed on A14 as lorry crash damages barrier

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A14 following a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Suffolk police were called at 9.40am to the crash near junction 38 of the A14 westbound at Newmarket.

The lorry caused the car to spin during the crash, with the central reservation barriers damaged.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said due to the damage, National Highways have been notified, with at least one lane currently closed.

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Officers are still on the scene, with recovery needed for the car.

There were no reported injuries from the crash.

Traffic sensors are showing three miles of traffic, causing delays of more than 30 minutes.

Because of the traffic on the A14, traffic is building through Newmarket as people attempt to avoid the crash.