Orwell Bridge shut after crash involving pedestrian and vehicle

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 06:58 · Archive

The Orwell Bridge on the A14 south of Ipswich has been closed in both directions following a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The incident occurred at 03:41 BST on the bridge between junction 56 for Wherstead and junction 57 at the Nacton interchange.

Suffolk Police said the road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Congestion is building up towards Ipswich as traffic diverts away from the major route, which normally carries the A14 between Copdock and Nacton.

The extent of any injuries from the crash is unclear. The East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted to attend the incident, though details of their response have not yet been provided.

Suffolk Police have advised drivers to find alternative routes whilst emergency services work at the scene. National Highways has also been involved in the response, with police working to clear traffic within the closure. Drivers should expect significant delays and disruption to journeys across Suffolk whilst the bridge remains shut.

Orwell Bridge shut after crash involving pedestrian and vehicle — Image: Ipswich Star

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Live updates as A14 Orwell Bridge closure causes traffic chaosLive updates as drivers face long delays on the A14 and through Ipswich as the Orwell Bridge remains closed after a crash.Ipswich Star · 16 Oct, 08:20
Live updates as A14 Orwell Bridge closure causes traffic chaosLive updates as drivers face long delays on the A14 and through Ipswich as the Orwell Bridge remains closed after a crash.East Anglian Daily Times · 16 Oct, 08:20
A14 expected to be closed 'for some time' after crash on Orwell BridgePart of the A14 is expected to be closed in both directions for some time after a crash on the Orwell Bridge.East Anglian Daily Times · 16 Oct, 06:38
A14 expected to be closed 'for some time' after crash on Orwell BridgePart of the A14 is expected to be closed in both directions for some time after a crash on the Orwell Bridge.Ipswich Star · 16 Oct, 06:38
Orwell Bridge expected to be shut for hours after crashTraffic is building up near the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich.BBC Suffolk · 16 Oct, 06:37

In this story: Orwell Bridge · Ipswich · A14 · Suffolk Police · East of England Ambulance Service · National Highways

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