Shock and sadness has been expressed after the body of a woman was found on the A47.
A woman in her 50s was discovered dead on the roadside of the A47 in Dereham at around 12.30am on Wednesday.
Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained, and are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the woman on Tuesday night or possess relevant dash cam footage.
It is thought the woman had run onto the dual carriageway before her death.
Locals in the town have expressed their sadness over her death.
“It’s really, really sad,” said Alison Webb, a Breckland councillor for Dereham’s Neatherd Ward.
“It's an awful thing and I really feel for her relatives.
“At the end of the day we just have to wait for the police to carry out their investigation”.
Women working at a Dereham pub said they were "shocked" to hear the "sad" news.
Tributes have also poured in on Facebook.
One commenter said: “Pales everyone's delayed journeys into insignificance doesn’t it. Poor lady - so sad.”
“Condolences to her friends and family, may she be at peace,” another added.
Paul Sandford, owner of the Railway Tavern, described the discovery as “very sad news.”
The police have been approached for further comment.
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