Investigation underway after man dies at Furlong Health development

Norfolk Police say officers are investigating alongside colleagues from the HSE

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 18th Feb 2026

Police are investigating after a man died in an industrial incident at a new-build housing estate near Norwich.

They were called to the Furlong Heath development in Sprowston around 11.10am yesterday (Tuesday 17 February) morning.

He was declared dead at the scene - with his family informed.

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