A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a car hit a tree in Aylsham over the weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: The accident happened near Cawston Park. Pictures: David BaleThe accident happened near Cawston Park. Pictures: David Bale (Image: Archant)

The man was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge by air ambulance.

Police were called shortly after 3.40pm on Saturday, September 16 to the B1145 Cawston Road, near to the Jeesal Cawston Park Hospital.

Emergency services attended the scene, including the air ambulance, responding to reports that a blue Peugeot 206 had collided with a tree.

The female driver and two of her passengers suffered minor injuries and were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

A male passenger of the car remains in a critical condition at Addenbrooke's.

The road reopened at 7.45pm.

Witnesses to the collision or the manner of driving of the vehicle prior to the incident should call PC Callum Walchester at Acle police station on 101.