Lorry driver dies after swerving on to roundabout

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Police say the man experienced a "suspected medical episode" before the collision near Thetford

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A lorry driver has died after swerving off the road following a "suspected medical episode", police have said.

The man in his 60s was found unresponsive in his cab after the collision on the A11 near Thetford on 25 April and died in hospital on Friday.

Norfolk Police said the lorry was travelling northbound just after 17:00 BST when it left the road and came to a stop on the roundabout with the A1075.

The force confirmed no other vehicles were involved in the collision and appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson said: "Emergency services were on the scene and treated the driver, who was found unresponsive in the cab following a suspected medical episode. He died in hospital today (2 May).

"Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has any relevant dashcam footage."

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