Two men died after serious collision on A14 in Northamptonshire, police confirm

The incident happened at around 9.15pm on Wednesday (February 19) on the westbound carriageway between junction one and the M1/M6 interchange.

Police say the collision involved the driver of a white Volkswagen Caddy and a HGV lorry.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “The passenger in the Volkswagen - a man in his 40s - died at the scene.

“The driver of the Volkswagen - a man in his 20s – is believed to have got out of the vehicle but was sadly killed when he entered the eastbound carriageway.”

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for witnesses.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage that captured any part of either collision or anyone who may have witnessed what happened.

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: 25000101208.

The A14 was closed in both directions while the incident was dealt with. The road fully reopened this morning, around 10 hours later. Drivers caught in the traffic were turned around.