Two die following crash on A11 near Mildenhall

Two men have died following a road traffic collision on the A11 near Mildenhall.

Police were called at 12.10pm yesterday afternoon, Monday, May 30, to reports of a three-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway between Elveden and Barton Mills.

A white Maxus flatbed vehicle was involved in a collision with a red Range Rover Sport and a Scania lorry. Ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were also in attendance, but the driver and passenger of the Maxus flatbed were both declared deceased at the scene.

The A11 was closed in both directions, with the northbound carriageway reopening at around 6pm. The southbound side remained closed with diversions in place.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses and asking anyone who was driving in the area with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle to review the footage for anything that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 33220/22.

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email – SCIU@suffolk.police.uk

Phone – Call 101.