Three people have died following a crash on the A47. 

The serious collision happened at Constitution Hill in North Runcton, near King's Lynn, on Sunday evening (January 15).

It involved a white Vauxhall Mokka and black BMW X5.

Eastern Daily Press: The crash happened on the A47 near King's Lynn on SundayThe crash happened on the A47 near King's Lynn on Sunday (Image: Newsquest)

Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene, which was about a quarter of a mile from the Hardwick Roundabout, just after 7.40pm.

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The three occupants of the Vauxhall Mokka, two aged in their 40s and one in their 20s, were pronounced dead by paramedics. 

Eastern Daily Press: It happened on the A47 at North RunctonIt happened on the A47 at North Runcton (Image: Newsquest)

Road closures were in place on the A47 at North Runcton until this afternoon (January 16). 

But the road has now been reopened.

Eastern Daily Press: It happened on the A47 at North RunctonIt happened on the A47 at North Runcton (Image: Newsquest)

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident and is being questioned at King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre. 

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the collision, or who witnessed the collision itself to contact them on 101 and quote reference 36/3637/23 or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@Norfolk.police.uk.