The man was out of his vehicle which had broken down on the carriageway on the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich.

Ipswich Buses apologised earlier this morning for "major delays on most services" as a result of the earlier fatality on the Orwell Bridge.

We've taken a call from John, who described Hadleigh as "choc-a-bloc" as drivers try to find alternative ways of getting to the A12 southbound.

He said it is gridlocked, particularly heading towards East Bergholt.

Tickets to see Gary Barlow, external and former Beautiful South stars Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, external perform at Thetford Forest, near Brandon, go on sale this morning.

The concerts, on 8 & 9 June 2018, are part of the Forestry Commission's Forest Live, external season.

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Singer-songwriter and Suffolk son Ed Sheeran's been through the mill this week - he's broken both arms and a rib after crashing his bike on Monday.

He has told ITV's Jonathan Ross show that it happened when he was in Suffolk going down a steep hill, and that he went to the pub afterwards before later realising the extent of his injuries.

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He said he'd initially wanted to carry on with show dates in Asia, but had eventually decided to cancel them on the advice of doctors.

"I did try to be like 'I will'," the singer said. "I tried to say I'll carry on doing the shows, but they said if I put any more stress on it, I might not be able to play (guitar) again so it's good to be sensible."

An investigation is under way into a fatal collision on the Orwell Bridge earlier this morning.

Police and emergency services are still at the scene of the crash, on the eastbound carriageway between J56 (Wherstead) and J57 (Nacton).

A Nissan Cabstar van had stopped on the carriageway and the driver was out of the vehicle when both he and the van were struck by a large agricultural vehicle.

The man died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Police are asking any witnesses, or drivers who may have relevant dash-cam footage, to contact them.

The road is expected to be shut for several hours.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

Police say they were called at about 06:45 to reports of a collision on the A14 eastbound at Nacton.

They have told us a van broke down on the carriageway, the driver got out of the vehicle and he and the vehicle were struck by a large agricultural vehicle.

The man died at the scene.

Sgt Julian Ditcham said: "We're dealing with a two-vehicle traffic collision, we have got considerable tailbacks.

"The closures are at Copdock, J55 but all vehicles are being put off the A14 and through the centre of Ipswich.

"We're in the process of turning all the vehicles round and getting them off at Wherstead between the collision and the Wherstead off-slip.

"It does take a little bit of patience. We're trying to turn heavy goods vehicles round."

Sgt Ditcham anticipates the road being closed for another two hours, maybe three.

The funeral of a 25-year-old rugby player, who died during a game last month, is being held this afternoon.

Josh Gilbert, pictured in the back row, fourth from left, collapsed while playing for Thurston Rugby Club, external, at Hadleigh, external.

The ceremony is being held at St Mary's Church, in Walsham-le-Willows.

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Police say a male van driver has died in the collision on the eastbound carriageway of the A14 on the Orwell Bridge.

We'll bring you further details as we get them.

With Ipswich bring pretty much gridlocked due to the closure of the A14 eastbound over the Orwell Bridge, a number of drivers have taken to social media to express their frustration.

If you're affected by the closure and can safely contact us, let us know what's happening where you are - use the "Get involved" link at the top of this page.

Ipswich Academy has put a message on its website, external saying it is having a "delayed start".

"Due to an incident on the Orwell Bridge and staff being stuck in traffic, Ipswich Academy will be having a delayed start of period 3 (11:30am) today.

"If any students need to come to school at normal time, they can do so as we will have enough staff to supervise them."

This is the scene on Freston Hill, close to the Orwell Bridge, in Ipswich, which is closed eastbound due to a collision earlier this morning.

We have contacted Suffolk Police several times asking for information about the crash, and they say they're still trying to figure out what vehicles were involved, but that it is "very serious" and it's safe to say the road will be closed for several hours.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

After a wet and windy start there will be a gradual improvement through the day and things will brighten up in the afternoon.

Maximum temperature: 14C (57F).

The A14 is closed eastbound over the Orwell Bridge because of a serious collision:

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Rather cloudy across the BBC East region this evening with scattered showers becoming more prolonged later this evening, but they should clear to leave mild and misty conditions.

There will be moderate southerly winds and lows of 10C (50F).

Friday will be cool, cloudy and breezy with more showers possible at first, but then brighter later.

There will be west to south westerly winds and a peak temperature of 14C (58F).

For a more detailed forecast where you are, visit BBC Weather.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

After scoring in his first two East Anglian derbies, Ipswich Town defender Jonas Knudsen (right) says he is more widely recognised now both in Suffolk and overseas.

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The Danish international is looking forward to Sunday's clash with Norwich City at Portman Road, and has been telling us that he now has a much greater knowledge about what this particular fixture means to both sets of supporters.

"I didn't realise when I first came over here how big it was," he said.

"But there are a lot of fans around the world interested in this game and I've seen that now for myself.

"There was one time when I was back home in Denmark and someone came up to me and said 'Two goals against Norwich! Are you gonna do it next year?'

"I get lots of funny moments like that.

"My first derby last year was a fantastic feeling and I loved it.

"It's going to be a big game again and I think with a match like this everybody gives that bit extra and is more fired up."

A busy staggered crossroads on the A140 to the south of Norwich is to be replaced with a roundabout.

The Department of Transport has given £3.05m of funding to Norfolk County Council for the roundabout at Hempnall.

There have been eight accidents at the junction in the last five years, with 11 casualties. These were linked to traffic turning on to the road from minor roads.

Image source, Norfolk County Council

Councillor Alison Thomas says she's been campaigning for improvements for the 22 years she's lived in the area.

"We need a roundabout at Hempnall, because there is a dangerous, risky junction," she said.

"This work will improve safety along the A140, its feeder roads and the entire Norwich to Ipswich corridor."

The total cost of the construction is estimated to be £4.36m, with the remainder of the money to come from developer funding.

Work is planned to begin in autumn 2019, subject to planning permission, with an opening expected in early summer 2020.

A man in his 70s has lost £2,500 to fraudsters in a scam.

The victim, from Felixstowe, received an email saying there was a problem with his PayPal account.

He followed instructions to fix it, but later cancelled his bank card after becoming suspicious.

The following day he received a call from someone claiming to be from the bank, who then got him to complete the transfer.