Emergency services were called to an incident involving a car that had crashed in a ford. 

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Mill Lane near Shotesham Ford at 9.46am today.

It has now been confirmed that a man in his 70s died at the scene.

Norwich Evening News: The road has been closed for the majority of the dayThe road has been closed for the majority of the day (Image: Newsquest)

The road is closed as well as the footpaths in the area.

A police helicopter was also spotted over the A140 near the Sugarbeat restaurant.

Norwich Evening News: Police have closed the road and footpaths in the areaPolice have closed the road and footpaths in the area (Image: Newsquest)

Police drones have also been spotted. 

The nature of the incident is currently unclear and Norfolk Constabulary has been contacted for comment.