Emergency services responded to a road traffic collision on the A140 in Suffolk after a vehicle crash at the junction of Roman Road and The Street in Stoke Ash.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Diss were called to the collision shortly after 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, following reports that a person was trapped inside a vehicle. Firefighters worked alongside ambulance crews and police at the scene.
One casualty was successfully released from the vehicle with assistance from firefighters and transferred into the care of ambulance personnel. Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment during the operation and then made the area safe before leaving the scene. The incident was concluded at approximately 1:55 p.m., according to Suffolk County Council’s official incident report.
Authorities have not reported a fatality in connection with this particular collision, and the available official information does not provide details about the casualty’s identity or the extent of their injuries.
The A140 is an important route through Suffolk and Norfolk, connecting the Ipswich area with Norwich and communities including Diss. The road has previously been the scene of serious collisions, including a separate incident in Stuston in March 2026 involving a pedestrian and a Volkswagen Golf.
The circumstances surrounding the Stoke Ash collision were not detailed in the fire service report. Any further information about its cause, injuries or police investigation would need to come from Suffolk Police or other emergency-service updates.
