Lorry driver involved in crash on A14 released by police as investigations into incident continue

A man arrested following an incident on the A14 near Claydon which closed the road for much of the day and lead to roads being gridlocked in and around Great Blakenham, Needham Market and Stowmarket, has been released pending further enquiries.

Police were called just after 5.10am on Friday, June 9, to reports that a lorry had overturned between Claydon and Beacon Hill.

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

He was initially taken to Ipswich Hospital as a precaution, before being transported to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and was released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Police Headquarters in Martlesham, quoting reference: 37/33119/23

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

Phone – Call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org