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Man Dies Following Five-Vehicle Collision Near Norwich

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 07:46

Norfolk Police appeal for witnesses after a five-vehicle collision in Poringland claimed the life of a man in his sixties.

A man in his sixties has died following a five-vehicle collision on a busy road near Norwich.

The crash happened at approximately 10.55am on Monday 19 October 2026 on the B1332 Norwich Road in Poringland, close to the junction with Oakcroft Drive.

Norfolk Police confirmed that five vehicles were involved in the collision, including a black Land Rover Freelander, a grey Ford Focus, a white Renault heavy goods vehicle, a grey Honda CR-V and a white Iveco van.

Emergency services attended the scene, with three people taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Land Rover, a man aged in his sixties, sadly died in hospital several days after the incident.

Police have launched an appeal for information as officers continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Investigators are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or may have captured footage of the vehicles involved.

Drivers who were travelling along Norwich Road or nearby routes around the time of the collision are being asked to check their dashcam recordings.

Anyone with information should contact Norfolk Police by calling 101 or submitting a report through the force's website.

Information should be provided quoting incident number 138 of 19 October 2026.

 

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