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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Cyclist seriously injured at Colney after crash with bus and car
A cyclist has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a bus and a services were called to the B1108 Old Watton Road, Colney, near Norwich, at just after 17:40 collision involved a Mini Cooper and the number 21 First Bus and the male cyclist was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for Police is appealing for witness and particularly want to hear from any of the bus passengers. The road was closed after the crash but has since reopened. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Van driver dies after A47 truck crash in East Winch
A man in his 30s has died after a crash between a van and a services were called to the A47 in East Winch, Norfolk, at 13:50 BST on Wednesday after the white Vauxhall Movano van and orange DAF truck driver of the van was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Police this morning confirmed the man had died and it renewed appeals for witnesses to come forward. The single carriageway section of the A47 was closed for more than 14 hours - until 04:30 the next day - as emergency repairs were carried followed another serious crash in the same area earlier in the month which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Woman and man dead after Mercedes and lorry crash in Norfolk
A man and a woman have been killed in a crash between a car and a lorry. Emergency services rushed to Clenchwarton, Norfolk at 9.51am today after a Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 Sport Premium crashed with a white Volvo HGV. The male driver and female passenger tragically died at the scene. The A17 was closed at the Pullover Roundabout and remains closed now. Officers are now appealing for witnesses following the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Norfolk Police. A spokesperson for Norfolk Police 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.'
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Driver and passenger die in collision with HGV on A17
A man and a woman have died in a two-vehicle collision. Norfolk Police said the incident happened on the A17 at Clenchwarton, near King's Lynn, when a Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 Sport Premium collided with a white Volvo HGV at about 09:51 BST on Thursday. The road was closed at the Pullover Roundabout while emergency services, including fire and ambulance, attended. The force said the driver of the Mercedes, a man, and a female passenger died at the scene. The road remains closed and Norfolk Police said it would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has any relevant dashcam footage. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Eighty traffic cones stolen from A47 at North Burlingham
Eighty traffic cones have been stolen from a stretch of a major A-road which is due to undergo roadworks. Norfolk Police said the cones were taken from the A47 at North Burlingham, where they had been put out in preparation for planned construction later that day. It is believed they were stolen between 06:55 BST and 07:30 on Tuesday. The force said the cones were grouped together rather than laid out in a line. National Highways has been carrying out works to upgrade parts of the A47 to dual carriageway. Seven nights of road closures are expected from 4 August as the single-lane section between Blofield and North Burlingham is replaced to improve safety and reduce collisions and delays. National Highways said: "Theft of highways equipment can be costly, and removal potentially poses a safety risk to everyone. "We ask anyone to contact the police if they have any further details/dashcam footage from around that time."Norfolk Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the theft or who was travelling along the road at the time to contact them. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
