A man has been seriously injured in a crash on the A14 involving a car and a lorry
The collision happened on the A14 at junction 58 eastbound at about 7am this morning (January 30) at the Seven Hills and Kirton turnoff near Ipswich.
Three ambulances, and ambulance officer vehicle and two Essex and Herts Air Ambulance helicopters were called to the scene.
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One man has been taken to Ipswich Hospital in a serious condition.
Drivers are facing heavy delays following the incident.
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Congestion is building between Nacton and Trimley St. Martin.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews have attended the scene.
Appliances from Ipswich East, Princes Street and Felixstowe are responding.
The #A14 near #Ipswich is CLOSED eastbound between J58 #Lowestoft and J59 #TrimleyStMartindue@SuffolkPolice lead the response to a severe collision. They are assisted by @EastEnglandAmb and @SuffolkFire
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) January 30, 2023
We are en route to assist with traffic management. pic.twitter.com/taJ9DcWAaO
There are severe delays of up to 60 minutes reported.
A diversion route is currently in place.
Anyone who has witnessed the crash can contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting incident SC-30012-23-36.
More details to follow.
Diversion route
Exit the A14 eastbound at J58 Levington and follow the A12 to Foxhall roundabout.
At the roundabout take the third exit onto Newbourne road.
After 200 yards turn right towards Bucklesham and continue through Brightwell to Croft House junction and rejoin the A14 eastbound carriageway.
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