Man escapes collision on A14 in Northamptonshire with minor injuries

Northamptonshire Police have confirmed that emergency services attended a collision last night (November 19) on the A14 eastbound carriageway between Thrapston (junction 13) and Titchmarsh (junction 14).

The incident happened at around 7.10pm near the Thrapston turn-off when, for reasons unknown at this stage, a silver Vauxhall Astra left the carriageway and collided with a nearby building.

This caused the vehicle to set alight and the fire service had to be called to put it out.

The occupant, a 19-year-old Suffolk man, received minor injuries.

Highways England announced a lane closure on the A14 as a result of a "vehicle fire" but it was reopened around two hours later at 9.15pm last night.