Police caught 18 motorists snapping photographs of a crash in Haverhill while driving.

Officers were called to Enterprise Way at 5.25am on Thursday following reports a lorry had gone straight over a roundabout.

The driver of the lorry is not believed to have sustained any serious injuries, but he was taken to hospital for a check-up.

Police attending the scene say they caught 18 drivers taking photos or videos of the scene and have warned they will receive a notice in the post asking for their details.

This will result in a £200 fine and six penalty points on their license.

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A van driver will also receive a notice of intended prosecution after being caught driving the wrong way around the roundabout and down a stretch of grass to avoid the closure.

PC Wayne Sturman, of the Commercial Vehicle Unit, said: “It was incredibly disappointing to see so many people flouting the law in front of our eyes by taking photos or videos of the collision scene.

“Two of the 18 people were themselves behind the wheel of an HGV, which was particularly thoughtless and negligent of them as professional drivers – especially given the collision involved a lorry and the damage they can cause.  

“Using a phone whilst driving is dangerous – even more so in this scenario where drivers are likely to be further distracted by the collision scene.

“Those drivers we caught will now pay the penalty both financially and with points on their licence – and if anyone was a new driver who has passed in the last two years, then six points means they will lose their licence.”