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# Man dies in A14 collision on Orwell Bridge
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/man-dies-in-a14-collision-on-orwell-bridge/
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:37:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-16T13:37:47.000Z
- Description: A man has died following a collision on the A14's Orwell Bridge in the early hours of Friday, 16 October, with the road closed in both directions while investigations continue.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Incidents, Appeals

**The details:** Police were called by the ambulance service at 03:41 to reports of a person in the westbound carriageway. Further reports were then received from members of the public.

Emergency services attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified.

The A14 remains closed in both directions between junction 56, Wherstead, and junction 57, Nacton, while investigations continue.

**Appeal for witnesses:** Officers are appealing for witnesses and asking any motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and who have a dashcam fitted, to review their footage for anything that may assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting 37/61160/26, via:

- Website: [www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us](https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Email: [SCIU@norfolk.police.uk](mailto:SCIU@norfolk.police.uk)
- Live Chat, via the icon on [www.suffolk.police.uk](https://www.suffolk.police.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

Anyone affected by the incident can find advice and support via [Suffolk Police's road traffic incident support information](https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/road-traffic-incident-support-organisations/?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

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