Motorcyclist dies and man arrested after A16 crash

One man has died and another has been arrested following this morning’s four-vehicle collision on the A16.

A section of the A16 remains closed both ways after an early-morning collision in which a motorcyclist died.

The collision, involving a Honda motorcycle, a Peugeot Boxer, a Vauxhall Insignia and a Fiat Punto, was reported to police today at 5.58am.

Cambridgeshire Police said emergency services attended and the rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Another driver was taken to Peterborough City Hospital with minor injuries.

A third driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

The road will remain closed to allow an investigation to take place.

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

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