DRIVERS faced major tailbacks on the A14 today after an eight-car collision blocked the road.

DRIVERS faced major tailbacks on the A14 today after an eight-car collision blocked the road.

A woman suffered minor whiplash injuries in the crash, which happened just after 7.15am and blocked both lanes westbound at Higham.

Police, fire and ambulance were working to clear the scene but traffic delays were expected into the morning.