Police have arrested a man following a serious collision involving two lorries on the A1 close to Stibbington in the early hours of Tuesday.
Injuries, custody and inquiries
Officers were called to the scene at about 2.49am after reports of a crash between two Scania heavy goods vehicles. A 43-year-old man from Cleveland was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is reported to be in a stable condition. The driver of the other HGV, a 50-year-old man from Great Barr, Birmingham, sustained minor injuries and was also taken to hospital before being arrested.
The 50-year-old remains in police custody and has been arrested on suspicion of:
- causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- driving while over the drug-drive limit
- possession of cannabis
Independent referral and witness appeal
Cambridgeshire Police’s Professional Standards Department has referred the collision to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in connection with an earlier incident involving one of the vehicles. Officers have asked anyone who saw either lorry before the crash, or who witnessed the collision itself, to come forward.
Those with information are asked to contact police via the force website, quoting Operation Oystercatcher, or to call 101.
Local impact and travel disruption
The collision prompted closures on the A1 and caused significant disruption to northbound traffic in the area around Stibbington. Emergency services attended the scene and recovery operations led to delays for motorists travelling through the stretch of road north of Peterborough.
| Time | Location | Vehicles | Casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
| c. 2.49am (Tuesday) | A1 near Stibbington | Two Scania HGVs | 43-year-old (serious, stable); 50-year-old (minor, arrested) |
Drivers planning journeys that include the A1 around Peterborough should check the latest traffic updates and allow extra time for their journeys while investigations and any recovery work continue.
How to help the investigation
Police have asked anyone with dashcam or other footage showing either HGV in the moments before the collision to get in touch. When contacting the force, members of the public should quote Operation Oystercatcher to ensure information is directed to the correct investigation team.
The case remains subject to ongoing enquiries and further updates will be provided by the force as they become available.
