Car passenger in 20s dies in Crimplesham collision
The driver of the BMW, a woman in her 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.The road was closed while emergency services - including an air ambulance - attended. It reopened at 23:00.Police have appealed for witnesses and and dashcam footage.
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