An elderly couple have died after they were hit by a car as they walked home from a Christmas carol service.
The man and woman, both in their 80s, were returning from a church carol service when they were struck by a white BMW Mini One in High Kelling, Norfolk on Sunday. Emergency services were called to the fatal crash at around 4.20pm.
The couple were pronounced dead at the scene, the Mirror reports.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Police have issued an appeal for eyewitnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as part of the investigation.
A statement from Norfolk Police last night said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in High Kelling yesterday (Sunday 22 December) afternoon. The collision happened at 4.20pm on the A148 at the junction with Avenue Road when a white BMW Mini One collided with two pedestrians.
“Sadly both pedestrians, a man and a woman both aged in their 80s, died at the scene. The driver of the Mini, a man in his 50s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
“The road was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene including and ambulance. It reopened just after 1am today (Monday 23 December). Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the manner of driving of the Mini prior to the collision happening.”
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