Shotley peninsula motorists heading east on the A14 this morning faced long delays after a collision between two vehicles.

Two air ambulances, paramedics, fire crews and police were called to the incident at around 7am this morning.

One man was transported by road ambulance to Ipswich Hospital in a serious condition.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews from Felixstowe and Ipswich were also called to the crash.

The A14 was closed at Junction 58 – the Seven Hills and Kirton turnoff.

Police were called 06.58 this morning to a report of a two vehicle collision and closed the A14, which will remain shut as officers deal with the incident at the scene.   

There are severe delays of at least 60 minutes above usual journey times between J56 (Ipswich) and J58 approaching the closure. 

Diversion route

• Exit the A14 eastbound at J58 Levington and follow the A12 to Foxhall roundabout.
• At the roundabout take the third exit onto Newbourne road.
• After 200 yards turn right towards Bucklesham and continue through Brightwell to Croft House junction and rejoin the A14 eastbound carriageway. 

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. 

Anyone who witnessed the RTC – please contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting incident ref SC-30012023-36.