Man dies in two-vehicle collision on A14 at Nacton
Police were called at just after 9am this morning (Monday 27 April 2026)
Last updated 27th Apr 2026
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A14 at Nacton.
Police were called at just after 9am this morning (Monday 27 April 2026) to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a silver Ford S-Max on the westbound carriageway.
Ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were also in attendance but officers say the driver of the car was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two passengers in the car were taken to hospital for a check-up but police say they are not believed to have sustained any serious injuries.
A 50-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
The A14 has been closed westbound between Junction 58 at Seven Hills and Junction 56 at Wherstead; and eastbound between the off-slip and the on-slip at Junction 57 for Ransomes Europark.
Norfolk Police is appealing for any witnesses and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/23817/26