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Teddy Bear Lorry Crash: 15 Drivers Face Charges For Photographing Scene

Scene of the road traffic collision on the A14 Westbound between Histon and Girton
Scene of the road traffic collision on the A14 Westbound between Histon and Girton

Police have confirmed that at least 15 drivers are to be prosecuted for taking pictures of a four-lorry pile-up on their mobiles.

The crash took place on the A14 at Histon, Cambridgeshire, in the early hours of this morning and left two people hospitalised.

One of the lorries involved was carrying nearly eight tonnes of teddy bears and the pile-up caused major disruption in the area.

Cambridgeshire Police said in a statement that several motorists were snapping pictures of the scene with their phones while they drove past - and they now all face charges.

A spokesman said: "So far, at least 15 motorists have been stopped for filming or taking pictures of the crash site with mobile phones and are due to be prosecuted."

Four lorries were involved in the collision which happened on the A14
Four lorries were involved in the collision which happened on the A14



The motorists in question are likely to be charged with using a phone at the wheel, which Cambridgeshire Police described as "one of the 'fatal four' driving offences, along with speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and drink or drug driving."

One eyewitness to the scene said that the crash was "one of the worst he's ever seen" on the A14.

Ryan Ferrera, who did not take pictures, told Cambridge News: "Two lorries had crashed into one another, both cabs of the lorries are totally obliterated.

"The load of second lorry looked like it had come loose and shot forward. The first lorry had stopped and crashed in to the side barrier."

Mr Ferrera added that it would be a “miracle” if both of the driver came out of the accident unscathed.

Two lorry drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries following the incident at 5.44am.

One of the men had to be cut from his vehicle, according to Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact PC Ian Manley on 101.