Teenage girl and woman in her 40s dead after getting into difficulty off Essex coast
Police say a third person remains in serious condition as investigators ask witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward.
- A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s died after getting into difficulty in the water at West Mersea beach on Wednesday, July 22, when emergency services were called at 5:35pm to Seaview Avenue.
- Three air ambulances and multiple ground ambulances plus RNLI lifeboats responded to the crisis, while eyewitness Chris Frost noted the beach features sand spits that become isolated by incoming tides, a recurring hazard.
- A third individual remains in serious condition following the incident. Essex Police confirmed the victims were known to one another as the investigation continues.
- Detective Chief Inspector Al Pitcher urged witnesses to contact 101, quoting incident 1090, while officers review evidence to understand the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
- Restrictions remain in place around Seaview Avenue and the beach to protect family privacy, while floral tributes left Thursday morning reflect the community's response to the loss.
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