Man dies after fatal collision on the A1

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 27th Jul 2025

A man has died after a fatal road traffic collision on the A1 near Wyboston on Saturday.

Just before 8am police responded to reports of a collision on the northbound carriageway involving two vehicles - a white lorry and a blue Ford car - and a pedestrian.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant Matthew O’Neill from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit said: “This was an incredibly tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision - or who has dashcam footage from the scene or surrounding area - to get in touch.

“Your information could be vital in helping us understand the full circumstances of what happened.”

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