Diss breaking news: Man dies after crash in Fersfield

A man has died following a collision in Fersfield, Diss yesterday evening.

Officers were called at approximately 5.30pm on September 2 following reports that a black Mercedes had collided with a telegraph pole on Fersfield Road before coming to rest in a nearby field.

The driver, a man in his 40s, died at the scene, while a man in his 50s who was a passenger in the car was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

The passenger sustained leg injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police have appealed for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Norfolk Police on 101 quoting incident number NC-02092020-298.

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