A14 crash lorry driver released pending further enquiries

A lorry overturned between Claydon and Beacon Hill

The crash happened between Claydon and Beacon Hill.
Author: Sian RochePublished 12th Jun 2023
Last updated 12th Jun 2023

A lorry driver who was arrested after a crash that left the A14 closed in Suffolk has been released pending further enquiries.

Police were called just after 5:10am on Friday 9 June, to report that a lorry had overturned between Claydon and Beacon Hill.

The driver of the lorry, a man aged in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess drugs and possession of a controlled drug.

He was initially taken to Ipswich Hospital as a precaution, before being transported to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and was released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Officers are urging any witnesses to come forward.

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