Teenage girl and woman die after group gets into difficulties in sea off Essex beach
Summary
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s died after getting into trouble in the sea at a beach in Essex, England. Several other people were injured and taken to the hospital. Police are investigating the incident and asking witnesses to come forward.Key Facts
- The incident happened near Seaview Avenue on West Mersea beach.
- Police were called by ambulance services at 5:35 pm on Wednesday.
- Two people died, one person is in serious condition, and three others have less serious injuries.
- Those involved in the incident are believed to have known each other.
- Emergency services asked people to avoid part of the beach on Wednesday night but it reopened Thursday morning.
- The area has strong currents but is not usually considered dangerous by locals.
- Police are asking anyone with information or videos to contact them with the incident number 1090.
- Since mid-May 2026, there have been at least 29 accidental deaths in open water across the UK.
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