AN 18-year-old male has died as a result of a crash near Harleston.

The teenager was a passenger in a yellow Vauxhall Astra when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The tragedy occurred on the B1134 road at Harleston, 3 miles north of Weavers Close, at 8pm yesterday.

The teenage victim’s next of kin have been informed.

The Astra was travelling north on the B1134 road on Church Hill towards Harleston from the Starston direction when the car struck the banked verge on its near side.

Any witnesses to the collision or the manner of driving of the Vauxhall Astra before the collision are asked to contact Norfolk Police on 0845 456 4567 and ask for PC 154 Still in Roads Policing at Wymondham.