Man dies after collision with Tesla on seafront road

Great Yamouth seafront at night, showing restaurants and arcadesImage source, David P Howard/Geograph
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Emergency services were called to Great Yarmouth on Tuesday evening

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was hit by a car on Great Yarmouth seafront.

Norfolk Police said a white Tesla Model 3 struck a man in his 30s on South Beach Parade at 21:43 BST on Tuesday.

The force added that a pedestrian "sadly died as a result of his injuries" and the driver of the Tesla, a man in his 20s, continues to be questioned by officers.

The incident closed South Beach Parade for five hours.

Police have urged, external witnesses or those with relevant dashcam footage to contact them.

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