Calls for review after A14 crash

A man from Alconbury was killed in the crash

The Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Police wants to meet with the Highways Agency to discuss safety on the A14 following a fatal five-vehicle crash.

Tom Lloyd said a review is needed following Tuesday's accident near the Girton interchange at Cambridge.

A 21-year-old man from Alconbury died and the road was closed for nine hours. It reopened fully on Wednesday morning.

The police chief said there was an urgent need to reduce accidents on the busy road.

He said: "I don't have answers but I think it's time to ask some searching questions to see if there is anything that can be done.

'Sense of urgency'

"[Those questions include] whether the speed limits are appropriate, whether we need more signage or whether it would be helpful to have some targeted enforcement from my officers or from safety cameras.

"I don't want to come up with answers but I do feel a sense of urgency.

He said there are plans to stem problems on the A14 in the future, but he said "the time is right" for a short-term solution.

"I am contacting the Highways Agency today and seeking an urgent meeting," he added.

Tuesday's collision caused gridlock for road users in the Cambridge area for much of the day.

Two cars - a red Seat Cordoba and white Fiat Uno - and three lorries were involved in the crash.