Motorcylist killed in collision on the A10 near Downham Market
The A10 was closed between Downham Market and Southery following an earlier crash. - Credit: Archant
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on the A10 near Downham Market.
The crash between two motorcycles and a 4x4 happened at about 11.50am on Sunday at the junction with Modney Bridge Road.
The motorcycles were travelling towards Downham Market and a BMW X3 was turning into Modney Bridge Road when the collision happened.
A Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the BMW, and the bike rider, a man in his 40s, was fatally injured. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second motorcycle, a Honda 599, avoided the crash but hit with the kerb, causing the rider, a man in his 30s, to come off. He suffered minor injuries.
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The road was closed for five hours while emergency services dealt with the crash and carried out investigations. It was re-opened at about 5.15pm.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information concerning the driving/riding manner of either vehicle prior to the collision.
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Witnesses should contact Sergeant Peter Howlett at Swaffham Roads Policing on 101.
