21-year-old arrested after man sustains serious head and neck injuries in collision with barrier on A14

The single-vehicle collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the A14 between Kettering and Thrapston at about 2.30am where the driver of a white Mercedes Sprinter van, travelling between junction 10 and 11, collided with the nearside barrier.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "A 21-year-old man from Leicestershire has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through careless/inconsiderate driving and remains in police custody.

“As a result of the collision, a passenger – a man in his 40s – sustained serious head and neck injuries and was taken to University Hospital Coventry.

“Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage that captured any part of the collision.

The road has been closed as a result, and a spokesman for Highways England said: “Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number: 24000656762.