Three main roads in Norfolk were closed yesterday (Wednesday, January 18) following three separate collisions in the west of the county and near Norwich. The A1122 in Downham Market reopened early this morning and the A47 at Honingham reopened yesterday. The A134 Lynn Road was also closed between A1122 Downham Road, Stradsett and B1160 Wereham but reopened.
The A1122 was closed for some time whilst forensic investigators worked at the scene.
The collisions come after four people died in road traffic collisions in west Norfolk over the weekend; three people died in a collision on the A47 near King's Lynn and one person died on the A47 near Wisbech. Police issued a plea yesterday for motorists to take extra care as the roads become icy in the low temperatures.
Read more: Man dies after car leaves A47 and hits tree
A 92-year-old woman has also died after being in collision with a bus in Norwich at the weekend.
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A122 reopens
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A122 reopens
The A122 has reopened with only minor congestion near the road's junction with the A134 being shown by Google Maps during the early hours of this morning
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Westbound remains closed
A1122 Westbound closed due to accident from Downham Road to St Johns Way. Sensors confirm traffic is now flowing Eastbound leaving Westbound still closed.
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One road - the A1122 remains closed
A1122 Westbound closed due to accident from Downham Road to St Johns Way, reports INRIX
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Police statement on A134 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A134 at Crimplesham near Stradsett after a woman was seriously injured.
Officers were called at 7.15am to reports of a two vehicle collision involving an HGV and a blue Peugeot 207 at the junction of Main Road with Lynn Road (A134).
The driver of the Peugeot, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken by air ambulance to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with life changing injuries.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the collision.
Anyone who may have information, or dash cam footage from the area at the time is asked to contact PC Andy Miles at Swaffham Police Station, on 101, quoting incident number 50 of Wednesday 18 January 2023 or email Andrew.miles@norfolk.police.uk.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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A1122 also remains closed this afternoon
A1122 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident from St Johns Way (Downham Market) to Downham Road (Denver). Affecting traffic between Ely and Wisbech
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A47 remains closed in Honningham
A47 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident between Berrys Lane (Honingham) and The Street (Hockering). Causing delays through Mattishall as traffic diverts.
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Multiple people taken to hospital
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A134 reopen
The A134 has now reopened. The A1122 remains closed at this time.
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Both roads still closed as of 1.30pm
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Roads remain closed
Both roads remain closed as we approach midday. Norfolk Police have been contacted for comment but are unable to comment at this time.
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Both roads remain closed
Both roads remain closed at this time. It's not known how long they will be closed for but Police have warned that it is likely to be for some time.
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Two fire engines attend A134 collision
The incident blog for Norfolk Fire and Rescue says: "Appliances from Kings Lynn and Thetford attended a road traffic collision on Lynn Road. The scene was made safe and vehicle occupants released using hydraulic rescue equipment. The stop message was received at 07:48."
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Four fire engines attend A1122 collision
Four fire engines have been in attendance at the scene, the Norfolk Fire and Rescue incident blog says: "Appliances from Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Outwell and Thetford attended a road traffic collision on A1122. The scene was made safe and vehicle occupants released using hydraulic rescue equipment. The stop message was received at 07:54."
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A134 - emergency services to remain at the scene
The A134 is also likely to remain closed for some time as police say they will be remaining at the scene.
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A1122 to remain closed for some time
Police are urging people to find alternative routes as they say the A1122 will remain closed for quite some time.
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The areas affected
