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A14 closed both ways after serious crash

News imageTraffic Cameras UK A blurry traffic camera image of the A14. On the right the traffic is stationary or crawling, bumper to bumper with lots of large lorries as well as cars. The right hadn dual carriageway is completely empty. Traffic Cameras UK
There are long tailbacks and road closures on the A14 after a crash earlier

The A14 is closed in both directions with long delaysfollowing a serious crash involving a lorry and a car near the Orwell Bridge.

Emergency services were called about at about 09:00 BST after an accident between junction 56 at the Wherstead interchange and junction 57 for Nacton, said Suffolk Police.

The westbound carriageway is closed between the junctions for Seven Hills and Wherstead, and the eastbound carriageway closed at Seven Bridge.

The congestion is affecting the A12 at Copdock. Diversions are in place with the Orwell Bridge closed in both directions, according to National Highways.

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