Tribute issued following death of Kirsty Ireland in A47 Collision

The family of a woman who died following a collision on the A47 earlier this month has issued a public tribute.

Kirsty Ireland
Author: Kay DavidsonPublished 29th Sep 2025

Kirsty Ireland, aged 52, was discovered on the roadside in Dereham in the early hours of Wednesday 17 September.

In a statement released through police, her family said:

“We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful daughter Kirsty, who was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Words cannot comprehend the devastation we feel and Kirsty’s loss leaves a huge hole in our lives that could never be filled.

While we grieve as a family we ask for privacy at this time but do ask that if anyone has any information that may help the police and their investigation then please come forward.”

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Kirsty's death.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities to assist with ongoing enquiries.

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