Elderly woman has died after being hit with a lorry while crossing the road | Anglia

A woman in her 70s was killed when a lorry crashed into her while she was crossing the street.

Police were called to the junction of Victoria Road and Mere Street at 2.30pm yesterday (Tues July 16) after reports that a Royal Mail delivery lorry had hit a pedestrian.

The woman was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene.

Her next of kin are still being informed, police said.

The road was closed for some time while investigations took place.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, and can tell them about the manner of the driving of the vehicle prior to the crash.

They also are keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage.

Contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Norfolk Police on 101