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Two arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident in Essex

Two arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident in Essex

Summary

Two young males have been arrested after a teenage girl was seriously injured in an incident involving a loading vehicle in Essex. The girl remains in critical condition in hospital, and police are asking for witnesses or videos to help with the investigation.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Chalkwell Park area of Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
  • The vehicle involved was a small articulated loading vehicle that a group took control of without permission.
  • An 18-year-old man from Westcliff and a 17-year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
  • Police and paramedics responded quickly, and the girl was taken to hospital where she is in critical condition.
  • A cordon remains in place at the scene as the investigation continues.
  • Police are asking people who were there or have videos to come forward with information.
  • Chalkwell Park was the site of a fatal accident last year when a tree fell on two young children, killing one.
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