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# Man, 75, cut free after lorry crash closes A1071 at Hintlesham in both directions
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/man-75-cut-free-after-lorry-crash-closes-a1071-at-hintlesham-in-both-directions/
- Published: 2024-10-29T12:15:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:31:43.000Z
- Description: Firefighters had to cut a 75-year-old man free from his lorry after a crash between two HGVs near Hintlesham Fisheries on Tuesday morning.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Roads & Car Parking, #article, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS), Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The A1071 has been closed in both directions following the collision, which happened at 10:05 today, to recover the two lorries. Motorists are advised there will be delays and are advised to find alternate routes.

**Key details:**

- Two fire engines from Ipswich East and Princes Street stations attended the scene
- The injured man was handed into the care of ambulance crews
- Police are also in attendance
- The crash happened near the entrance to Hintlesham Fisheries

**What's next:** The road remains closed while emergency services deal with the incident. Drivers should avoid the area and find alternative routes.

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