Biker dies after A16 crash in Peterborough - driver arrested

A man has died following a four-vehicle collision on the A16 at Newborough.
By Joel Lamy
Published 7th Feb 2020, 11:13 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2020, 14:27 BST
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The collision, involving a Honda motorcycle, Peugeot Boxer, Vauxhall Insignia and a Fiat Punto, was reported to police today (Friday) at 5.58am.

Emergency services attended and the rider of the motorcycle - a man in his 50s from Peterborough - was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics.

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The Fiat Punto driver, a woman in her 20s, was taken to Peterborough City Hospital with minor injuries.

Police at the fatal collision on the A16Police at the fatal collision on the A16
Police at the fatal collision on the A16

A third driver - a 28-year-old driver of the Peugeot Boxer from Peterborough - has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

The road was closed to allow an investigation to take place. It re-opened at around 1.45pm.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it, or who has dash cam footage, is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 65 of February 7. Alternatively, you can report online at www.cambs.police.uk/report.