A47: Woman critical after A47 crash in East Tuddenham

The collision happened at about 11am today (January 18) between Hockering and Honingham at the crossroads with Church Lane and Sandy Lane.

Two vehicles were involved and the A47 has been closed in both directions following the incident.

An air ambulance was called to the scene of the crash (Image: Bobi Holmes)

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended the scene and diversions are in place.

Police at the scene of the crash in Hockering (Image: Newsquest)

A woman in her 40s has been taken by land ambulance to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where she remains.

Traffic being diverted from the A47 following the crash at Hockering (Image: Newsquest)

The other driver, a 17-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries.

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Norfolk Constabulary has asked drivers to avoid the area where possible.

There are heavy delays between Hockering and Honingham roundabout.

Owing to an RTC, the #A47 at East Tuddenham is closed to traffic, local diversions are in place to allow emergency services to work at the scene, please avoid the area where possible #CCR #5224

— Norfolk Police (@NorfolkPolice) January 18, 2023

The crash on the A47 has been one of several serious incidents this morning, with two in west Norfolk three miles apart.

Konectbus services have been diverted following the crash. 

A police officer at the scene of a crash on the A47 in Hockering (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the manner of driving of a black VW Golf and a blue Skoda Fabia before the collision to come forward.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Broadland Police Station on 101 quoting incident 118 of January 18, 2023.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.