A truck driver has died and a man is fighting for his life following a four-vehicle crash involving firefighters.
Police were called to the A1065 at Castle Acre at 7.46am this morning following the collision, which was between a Mercedes Sprinter van, a Norfolk Fire and Rescue water carrier, a white DAF truck and a black Mazda outside the George and Dragon pub.
The road has since been closed while Highways works to repair the surface.
Police remain on scene. Picture: Submitted
Officers have now confirmed that the driver of the DAF truck, a man in his 60s, died at the scene.
The driver of the Mercedes van has been left in life-threatening condition and is currently being treated at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
Two firefighters were in the water carrier at the time – but did not suffer any serious injuries.
Police remain on scene. Picture: Submitted
Police are looking to speak to witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the constabulary, quoting NC-31072026-118:
– Report online: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us
– Email: SCIU@norfolk.police.uk
– Phone: 01953 424048
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or through an online form here