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Man in his 70s dies after crash closes A14

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A man, 22, has been left with serious injuries after a crash on the A14

A man has died after a crash closed part of the A14 in both directions.

Suffolk Police was called just before 02:30 BST to the stretch of dual carriageway at Bury St Edmunds between junction 43 and 44 after reports of a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian.

A spokesperson for the force said a man, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene and officers were appealing for information.

One lane was opened westbound at 09:10, while Suffolk Police confirmed on social media at 21:30 that the eastbound side had fully opened, and thanked drivers for their patience.

A queue of cars on a residential street. There are brick houses on either side of the road.
The closure has led to queues in Bury St Edmunds, including Southgate Street

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