Norwich City travel: A17 closed after serious crash – Eastern Daily Press

Published:
8:53 AM March 13, 2022

Updated:
7:20 AM March 14, 2022

A serious crash involving a horsebox and a Mercedes closed a major route between the Midlands and East Anglia.

Police dealt with the incident on the A17 at Swineshead Bridge which happened at about 7am on Sunday, March 13.

We are at the scene of a serious collision on the A17 at Swineshead Bridge. The incident, which took place at around 7am, involves a horsebox and a Mercedes. The road will soon be closed and motorists should avoid the area. Incident reference number 94. Thank you.

— Lincolnshire Police (@LincsPolice) March 13, 2022

Drivers were urged to avoid the area following the crash.

Police later tweeted to confirm that a 19-year-old man had died following the crash and the road would remain closed for a period of time.

We are saddened to confirm a 19-year-old man has died after a collision on the A17 at Swineshead Bridge.

We are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward who have may have seen the collision or the moments before.https://t.co/q3cYFs9PPR

— Lincolnshire Police (@LincsPolice) March 13, 2022

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