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Three-Vehicle Crash Closes A14 Lane Near Newmarket After Oil Spill

Specialist crews are addressing the spill as backups stretch over four miles west of Newmarket.

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Overview

  • Collision between three cars on the A14 westbound between junctions 38 and 37 caused an oil spillage and damaged a road sign.
  • National Highways initially closed two lanes before reducing the restriction to a single outside lane, resulting in delays exceeding 30 minutes.
  • A specialist cleanup team is on site clearing the oil from the carriageway while traffic officers and Suffolk Police oversee the operation.
  • Inrix reports slow traffic from Kentford to junction 38 with roughly four miles of congestion affecting commuters and freight vehicles.
  • Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and follow official diversions as cleanup and repairs continue.