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Two Dead at Essex Beach Incident
23 Jul
Summary
- Two individuals, a teen girl and a woman in her 40s, have died.
- A third person remains in serious condition in hospital.
- The incident occurred at West Mersea beach on Wednesday evening.
Tragedy struck at West Mersea beach on Wednesday evening when a group of people got into difficulty in the water. Emergency services were alerted around 5:35 PM following reports near Seaview Avenue. Despite the efforts of paramedics and air ambulances, a teenage girl and a woman in her 40s could not be resuscitated.
A total of five people were involved, with one remaining in serious condition in hospital. Two others are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police have stated they believe the individuals involved knew each other and are appealing for witnesses with information or footage to come forward.
While the beach was temporarily closed, it reopened to the public on Thursday morning. Local MP Bernard Jenkin commented that West Mersea Beach is not typically considered dangerous, despite the area being known for strong currents. This incident serves as a somber reminder of open water safety concerns across the UK.
