Man died of chest injuries after lorry crash

The crash between the Toyota Yaris and a truck shut the A47 between Acle and Great Yarmouth for almost 12 hours

An 82-year-old man who died in a crash on an A-road suffered severe chest injuries, an inquest has heard.

Malcolm Barber, from Hemsby near Great Yarmouth, was driving a Toyota Yaris when it collided with a lorry on the A47 Acle Straight.

The crash happened shortly after 09:00 BST on 16 July near the former Stracy Arms, close to the turning towards Halvergate.

Police closed the road for almost 12 hours while evidence was gathered.

A coroner opened and adjourned the inquest proceedings at Norfolk Coroner's Court earlier, and a full inquest into Mr Barber's death will be heard at a future date.

In May, National Highways reduced the speed limit on the Acle Straight from 60mph (96km/h) to 50mph (80km/h), with plans to install average speed cameras to improve safety on the eight-mile stretch of road.