Woman in 20s dies after collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital
A woman in her 20s has died following a collision involving a lorry near Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge this morning (Thursday, October 7).
The woman was on a bike when she was struck by a lorry just before 8am.
The A1307 has been closed at its junction with Fendon Road and is expected to remain so for several hours.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and to use the Trumpington entrance to the hospital.
An investigation into the collision has begun and the driver of the lorry has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.
The 27-year-old man from Hertford, Hertfordshire, has been taken to Huntingdon police station.
Police are appealing for anyone or saw the collision or who may have dashcam footage to get in touch.
Please contact Sgt Tom Daly via 101 or contact police via their webchat quoting incident 66 of today (October 7).
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