A man was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital via air ambulance following a serious crash on the A14 at Rougham.

East Anglian Daily Times: The crash happened on the A14 between J46 at Thurston and J47 at Woolpit. Picture: GOOGLE MAPSThe crash happened on the A14 between J46 at Thurston and J47 at Woolpit. Picture: GOOGLE MAPS (Image: Archant)

Police were called to the scene at 1.10pm today following reports of a serious road traffic collision on the westbound carriageway between J46 at Thurston and J47 at Woolpit.

A spokesperson for Suffolk police said the collision involved a lorry and a man. It is not yet clear whether the man was on foot or in a vehicle.

The westbound carriageway between Woolpit and Haughley was closed, and traffic diverted towards Woolpit.

The eastbound carriageway was also closed for a short time.

A police spokeswoman said the road had been reopened at 7.15pm

Both highways and ambulance services were called to the scene.

There are no reports of any further injuries.