Man and woman killed after Mercedes crashes with lorry as busy road closed for several hours
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TWO people have tragically been killed in a horror smash as cops launch an urgent appeal.
Emergency services were called to the A17 at Clenchwarton, in Norfolk, at 9.51am.
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Paramedics tragically pronounced the male driver and female passenger dead at the scene
Police discovered a Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 Sport Premium had crashed with a white Volvo HGV.
Paramedics tragically pronounced the male driver and female passenger dead at the scene.
The road remains closed off at the Pullover Roundabout.
Cops are now appealing to anyone who may have information that could help with their enquiries.
A spokesperson for Norfolk Constabulary said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Clenchwarton today (Thursday 24 July 2025).
"The collision happened on the A17 at Clenchwarton at 9.51am this morning when a Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 Sport Premium collided with a white Volvo HGV.
"The road was closed at the Pullover Roundabout whilst emergency services attended the scene, including ambulance and fire.
"Sadly, the driver, a man and passenger, a woman, died at the scene.
"The road remains closed.
"Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has any relevant dashcam footage.
"Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch via the following channels quoting reference NC-24072025-114."
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