Man and woman killed after collision with BMW Mini

A tree-lined road with a  road sign that reads "Avenue Road" to the right. Image source, Google
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Norfolk Police said the road was reopened just after 01:00 GMT on Monday

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A man and a woman who were both in their 80s have died following a collision.

Norfolk Police said a white BMW Mini One collided with two pedestrians on the A148 at the junction with Avenue Road in High Kelling, Norfolk, at 16:20 GMT on Sunday.

It said the man and woman, who were the pedestrians, died at the scene.

The driver of the Mini, a man in his 50s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.

The road was closed while emergency services, including an ambulance, attended the scene, and it was reopened just after 01:00 on Monday.

The force has appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the manner of driving of the Mini prior to the incident.

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