Arrest for drink-driving after collision on Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft

A man has been arrested following a collision on the A12 Bascule Bridge.

Police were called to the scene at 4:20pm yesterday, Wednesday 11 February, following reports of a three-vehicle collision involving a Black Audi, a Green Vauxhall Insignia and a Black VW Passat.

The driver of the Audi, a 57-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving having failed a roadside breath test.

He was taken to hospital for treatment by the East of England Ambulance Service having sustained a number of injuries, including several fractures, where he remains.

There were no other injuries reported.

The Bascule Bridge was closed to allow for collision investigation work to be completed and recovery of vehicles involved, before fully reopening shortly after 8:30pm.

Can you help?

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Suffolk police, quoting reference: 37/8436/26 via - 

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Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via this link Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers 

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.