Hockwold bin lorry collision leaves teenager with life-threatening injuries

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Norfolk Police said the collision took place where Station Road meets Cowles Drove in Hockwold

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision involving a bin lorry.

Norfolk Police said the incident took place on Station Road, at the junction with Cowles Drove, in Hockwold at about 15:00 GMT on Wednesday.

The girl, a passenger in a red Mini, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, while the driver had minor wounds.

The force has appealed for witnesses.

Station Road was closed while emergency services, including ambulance, air ambulance and fire workers, attended the scene.

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