1 dead after accident and fire involving articulated lorry in Suffolk

Suffolk Fire Service and Police were initially notified of an accident and a downed power line on Holland Road shortly before 3am.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a large brush fire and a tractor hauling a cargo container on fire. SF&R said the tractor-trailer veered off the road and struck several trees.

Officials have not yet been able to determine the identity of the person found dead.

There is no information on what led to the incident. Suffolk Police are investigating the accident while the Fire Chief is investigating the fire.