The A17 between Brant Broughton and Leadenham will be closed until Monday lunchtime, and drivers are being advised to follow road closure signs.
Multiple closures on the roads leading to the A17 are also in place, with diversions.
Officers have returned to the scene today (Saturday, 11 January) to carry out further investigative work, and there is also significant clean-up work that needs to be undertaken to ensure the road is safe to use. This will take until at least lunchtime on Monday, and the road will not be reopened until then.
Police said:
‘This investigation is very complex, and it is absolutely vital that our officers are able to carry out their work with the utmost care and attention. This includes having full access to the scene, which spans a large area. Two people have lost their lives, and they deserve our best efforts.
‘Unfortunately, we have had a number of drivers today contravening the road closure notices which are in place. They have been issued with penalty notices.
‘Road closure signs are mandatory; do not drive down a road that has a sign saying it is closed. If you do, you will not be insured.
‘Driving on these closed roads is also very risky because they are not being gritted as they are not meant to be driven on. As such, they are significantly icy – including black ice, which cannot be seen – causing a further risk of collision. It also risks compromising our investigation into this collision.’
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