A cyclist in his 50s has died and a man was arrested following a crash near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital early this morning.

Police were called to Watton Road, at the junction of Colney Lane, at 5.10am following reports of a crash involving a black Mercedes CLA 200 and a cyclist.

Both vehicles were travelling in the direction of Hethersett when the car collided with the cyclist.

Norwich Evening News: A man was arrested after a crash between a Mercedes and a cyclist this morningA man was arrested after a crash between a Mercedes and a cyclist this morning (Image: Denise Bradley)

Norwich Evening News: The cyclist died at the sceneThe cyclist died at the scene (Image: Denise Bradley)

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, died at the scene.

Two ambulances, an ambulance officer vehicle and East Anglian Air Ambulance attended.

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The driver of the Mercedes, a man in his 20s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and for drink driving.

Norwich Evening News: Officers would like to speak to any witnessesOfficers would like to speak to any witnesses (Image: Denise Bishop)

He has since been taken to Wymondham Police Station for questioning where he remains.

Multiple roads were closed whilst emergency services attended the scene.

Officers want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, the manner of driving of either vehicle before the collision or who may have relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or via SCIU@norfolk.police.uk, quoting reference NC-09112023-38.