Nearly 600 people have now supported the petition underlining the need for a crossing outside the Eckling Grange care home on Norwich Road, Dereham.

The calls come after a man in his 90s was hospitalised after being hit by a motorbike when attempting to navigate the busy road earlier this year.

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Residents at Eckling Grange have complained about the situation for years.

Residents are calling for change (Image: Alison Webb)

They say the only side of the road safe for........

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