Victoria LeggettA 45-year-old pedestrian was killed in north Norfolk this morning after being hit by a car.The accident happened on Cromer Road, Northrepps, near Cromer, at about 8.45am.Victoria Leggett

A 45-year-old pedestrian was killed in north Norfolk this morning after being hit by a car.

The accident happened on Cromer Road, Northrepps, near Cromer, at about 8.45am.

A female pedestrian died following the crash and another woman in a car, said to be in distress, was attended by paramedics.

An ambulance spokesman said it was not yet known what injuries had caused the death. The air ambulance was called but was stood down before it reached the scene.

Police confirmed there had been a fatal crash and a spokesman said they were investigating.