A hexagenarian man has died after a lorry overturned on the A14, causing the road to be closed for more than 12 hours.
The crash occurred at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday at Trimley St Martin in Suffolk, affecting the stretch between Trimley (junction 59) and the Seven Hills interchange (junction 58). The driver, a man in his 60s, died at the scene, Suffolk Police confirmed.
Both carriageways have since reopened, although one lane of the westbound side is expected to remain closed on Wednesday to allow for repair work. National Highways reported that the lorry had breached the crash barrier and ended up on the opposite carriageway.
Motorists experienced delays of up to 60 minutes after traffic resumed. National Highways said: “Suffolk Police-led collision investigations are now under way. These are essential for establishing the cause of the incident and gathering evidence. This process can take several hours, meaning roads typically remain closed for a significant period after serious incidents.”
Suffolk Police confirmed officers remained at the scene and urged anyone with information or who witnessed the collision to come forward.
