A man, 70s has died after a single vehicle crash on the A47

A man in his 70s has died after a single vehicle crash on the A47.

The emergency services were called to a stretch close to Wendling, between Dereham and Swaffham in Norfolk, on Monday afternoon.

It is understood the car collided with a roadside hedgerow and the driver died at the scene.

The road was closed for a time and police are appealing for witnesses.

The incident occurred at 13:23 GMT, Norfolk Police said.

Police said they would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage.

A force spokesperson said a white Nissan Qashqai collided with the hedgerow.

“The road was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene including ambulance and fire,” they added.

“Sadly, the driver of the Qashqai, a man aged in his 70s, died at the scene.”