A horse has been killed and a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash on the A47.

Police were called to the Acle Straight at 3.45pm on Sunday, August 21, after reports of a collision between a black Range Rover and a red Renault Master Horsebox carrying a horse.

The driver of the Renault, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, where she remains with life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the crash, the horse died at the scene.

The driver of the Range Rover, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to the James Paget Hospital with serious injuries, while the female passenger suffered minor injuries.

A full road closure was put in place and the road reopened shortly before 11pm.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and contact PC Callum Walchester on 101 quoting incident NC-21082022-292.