A14 Collision Leads to Hospitalization of Child and Adult

An incident involving three vehicles on the A14 resulted in a child and an adult being transported to a medical facility. According to National Highways, the eastbound lane, specifically the stretch between junction 35 (Cambridge) and junction 37 (Newmarket, Suffolk), was closed around 23:45 GMT on Friday. It subsequently reopened approximately 11 hours later, at about 10:30 the following day. The westbound portion, situated between junctions 37 and 36 (Six Mile Bottom), also experienced a closure lasting several hours to facilitate the removal of debris. The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) verified that two individuals were transported to Addenbrooke’s Hospital to receive medical attention. National Highways traffic officers and contractors provided support to emergency personnel regarding traffic control. Cambridgeshire Police were involved in rerouting vehicles and conducting an investigation at the collision site. A driver from Suffolk, identified only by her first name, Steph, reported being delayed for “eight hours”. She stated, “The problem was the lack of information so I ended up sleeping in a switched off car which was incredibly cold”. Steph described feeling “tired and confused” and having difficulty warming herself. She also expressed being most “concerned about those involved in the crash”. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman verified that two ambulances, two Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles, one ambulance officer vehicle, and a response car were dispatched to the location. He confirmed, “An adult and a child were transported to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for further care”. A representative for National Highways extended gratitude to drivers for their understanding during the disruption.