A teenage girl has died following a collision on the A14 at Bury St Edmunds.

The incident occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions 44 and 43 at around 1.30am this morning, Monday 15 April.

A 16-year-old girl was involved in a collision with a lorry and sadly died at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions until 6.40am when the eastbound side reopened. The westbound carriageway was reopened at 11.40am.

Officers 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 Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 37/20659/24.