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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Izzie Addison

SHOCKING: Teenager dies days after southend loading vehicle incident - What They Never Told You

  • An 18-year-old woman has died days after being seriously injured in an incident involving a loading vehicle in Southend, Essex.
  • The incident occurred on 13 June when a group of people reportedly took "unauthorised control" of a small articulated loading vehicle in Chalkwell Park.
  • Essex Police confirmed the woman passed away after being taken to hospital in a critical condition following the event.
  • 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 and have since been released on bail until September.
  • Police are continuing their inquiries, supporting the woman's family, and appealing for witnesses, noting a "large number" of young people were in the area at the time.

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Woman, 18, dies in hospital after group took ‘unauthorised control’ of loading vehicle in Southend

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