A14 westbound temporarily closed after van and motorbike crash near Rothwell Junction 3

The A14 was closed westbound near Junction 3 (Rothwell) after a crash between a van and a motorbike today (Wednesday, July 22).

Emergency services were called to the incident that led to the partial closure of the dual carriageway.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: “We received a report of a collision involving the driver of a van and a motorcyclist at about 6.30am today (Wednesday, July 22).

“The collision occurred on the westbound carriageway of the A14 between Junctions 4 and 3, blocking lane one."

A14 between J4 and J3 near Rothwell and Desborough/Googleplaceholder image
A14 between J4 and J3 near Rothwell and Desborough/Google

Police officers remain at the scene – the motorcyclist sustained a suspected leg injury.

The A14 was also closed westbound yesterday evening (Tuesday) between Junction 3 (Rothwell) and Junction 2 (Kelmarsh) after a van fire that led to emergency repairs to the carriageway.

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