Man arrested after crash closes A14 near Claydon

A lorry overturned near junctions 51 and 52 early this morning

The A14 between Beacon Hill and Claydon
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 9th Jun 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a lorry overturned on the A14 near Claydon this morning.

Police were called just after 5:10am to the incident between Claydon and Beacon Hill.

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

He was initially taken to Ipswich Hospital as a precaution, but is now at Martlesham Police Station.

Efforts to recover the lorry are ongoing and witnesses are being urged to contact police.

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