A11 Road Closure Due to Serious Crash
A serious crash on the A11 has resulted in a stretch of the road being closed in both directions. The incident occurred near Mildenhall, Suffolk, involving multiple vehicles, including a lorry that hit the central reservation between Barton Mills and Thetford.
Details of the Crash
– *Location*: The crash took place on the A11 near Elveden and Barton Mills, causing significant disruptions to traffic.
– *Vehicles Involved*: Multiple vehicles were involved, including a lorry, Land Rover Defender, and Porsche.
– *Injuries*: At least two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including a woman in her 70s who was flown to Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
– *Emergency Response*: Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, were at the scene, and a diversion route was put in place.¹ ² ³
Diversion Route
To navigate around the closed section of the A11, drivers can follow these diversion routes⁴:
– *Northbound Traffic*: From Elveden crossroads, turn left onto B1106, continue to Green Road, turn right onto B1107, and then merge onto A11.
– *Southbound Traffic*: At B1107 roundabout, take the third exit to Brandon, continue on B1107 to Green Road, turn left, and then turn right onto B1106 to rejoin A11 at Five Ways roundabout.
Impact on Traffic
The road closure has caused significant delays, and drivers are advised to plan ahead, re-route, or delay their journey. The A11 is expected to remain closed until further notice, and traffic is being diverted through nearby roads.
