Van crashes into telephone pole as icy conditions hit the region
A van driver crashed in heavy fog at Shropham. Picture: Breckland Police - Credit: Archant
Police are warning motorists to be alert after a van crashed into a telephone pole in Shropham.
Officers were called to the single vehicle crash on Rocklands Road at 4.43am today, Tuesday, January 21.
The driver, a man in his 30s, suffered minor injuries after crashing into a telephone pole after losing control due to ice on the road.
It comes as temperatures dropped to -4C overnight causing fog and ice across the county.
PC Paula Gilluley said on Twitter: "There is a hard frost out there this morning and it is also very foggy.
"Before setting off on your journey make sure your vehicle is fully de-iced, get your lights on and slow down."
Sgt Chris Harris seconded the need for care.
He said: "He said: "It's about giving yourself more time to make sure the windscreen and windows are completely defrosted and clear - you're not driving a tank.
Most Read
- 1 Forest ride in memory of 'lively character' and popular mountain biker
- 2 Woman breaks down in tears as she denies making up sex assaults
- 3 Part of A134 closed after crash between lorry and car
- 4 Manchester City owner eyes Norfolk horse racing enterprise
- 5 Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns
- 6 Huge farm network is helping rare Brecks wildlife in field margins
- 7 Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam
- 8 New rules introduced today in bid to stop Omicron spread
- 9 Decision delayed on changes at South Norfolk equestrian centre
- 10 'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster rollout
"It's important to make sure there is enough distance between cars as braking distances increase."
