A man has died following a crash on the Norwich southern bypass.

The collision happened on the A47 southern bypass at about 12.15pm today.

A red Peugeot 206 was travelling towards Dereham when it lost control as it passed over the Thickthorn Roundabout flyover. The car then left the carriageway and went down an embankment. The driver died at the scene and a female passenger was treated for minor leg injuries at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Witnesses of the collision should call the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Wymondham on 0845 4564567.