Body of woman in her 50s found next to major road

The A47 near Dereham in Norfolk was shut due to the incident
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The body of a woman in her 50s has been found next to a major road.
The A47 had to be closed in both directions near Dereham in Norfolk at 00:30 BST but was reopened fully at 11:10.
Emergency services were called to the roadside following reports of a body being seen, and Norfolk Police is treating the death as unexplained.
The woman was wearing a purple top with a burgundy fluffy jacket, black trousers, a black beanie style hat and black Adidas shoes. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
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