A map shows where the A14 is closed between Thrapston and Huntingdon after a crash (Picture: Google)
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Motorists were warned of 30-minute delays on approach as the rush hour gets underway. Traffic queues this morning are snaking back to J23 (A1198).
Local village roads could become congested as the A14 normally takes the brunt of traffic between Thrapston and Huntingdon.
National Highways said: ‘Emergency services including Cambridgeshire Police are in attendance.
‘National Highways contractors will also be assisting with traffic management.
‘Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to be closed for a significant length of time, this is to allow for Police collision investigation works to take place.’
Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: ‘Please be aware of road closures on A14 between junctions to Catworth and Spaldwick in both directions, due to an ongoing incident.
‘Please find alternative routes.’
Some drivers were caught within the road closure for more than two hours while the emergency services responded.
Traffic was released westbound at about 5am, National Highways said.
Metro contacted the emergency services for a comment.
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