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A14 Orwell Bridge partially closed after lorry and car crash

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The Orwell Bridge was shut in both directions due to a serious collision

The Orwell Bridge will be partially shut until Wednesday following a crash where a lorry went through the central reservation.

Suffolk Police said a lorry and a car were involved in a crash at around 11:20 BST.

Both lanes of the eastbound carriageway and one lane of the westbound carriageway will remain closed to allow structural checks and repairs.

Police said there were not thought to be any serious injuries.

A lorry travelling on the westbound carriageway smashed through the central reservation and on to the eastbound carriageway during the crash.

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