Churchgoing couple, in their 80s, killed by car as they walked home from Christmas carol service
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A couple in their 80s have been killed by a car as they walked home from a Christmas carol service. The fatal collision occurred in High Kelling, Norfolk at around 4.20pm on Sunday, December 21. The pair were returning from a church carol service when they were hit by a white BMW Mini One on the A148 at the junction with Avenue Road, Norfolk Police said.
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Emergency services rushed to the junction, but despite their best efforts both the man and the woman died at the scene. The driver of the Mini, a man in his 50s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody.
The fatal collision occurred in High Kelling, Norfolk at around 4.20pm on Sunday. The pair were returning from a church carol service when they were hit by a white BMW Mini One on the A148 at the junction with Avenue Road. The road was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene.
In a statement, Reverend Canon Howard Stoker, the Rector of Holt with High Kelling, said his 'thoughts and prayers' were with all those affected by 'this double tragedy'. He added: 'Understandably, members of our congregations are reeling in shock and filled with sorrow following the tragic death of two much loved members of our church family.'.
'They were loved and respected for their kindness, generosity and friendship by all who knew them and they will be dearly missed. 'Coming to terms with such a loss and the manner of their death is incredibly difficult, but coming so close to Christmas makes it even harder.'.
