Tragedy as five dies after collision leading to road closure in Suffolk

Emergency services were called to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the A1101 Bury Road in Mildenhall at about 02.20am on friday morning.

A silver Audi A3 and a blue Volkswagen Transporter were involved in the crash.

The driver and passenger of the Volkswagen both suffered serious injuries and were taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where they remain for treatment.

The driver of the Audi suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash and asking any drivers in the area at the time to of the incident to contact them.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Bury St Edmunds Police Station and quote the reference number 37/51047/24.