Officers investigating a fatal collision in which two people died in South Woodham Ferrers have arrested a man.

We were called at approximately 11.30pm on Monday 14 July following reports of a three-vehicle collision at Burnham Road, Rettendon. 

All emergency services responded.

The road was closed whilst specialist road policing officers investigated.

Sadly, two women – who were occupants of a white Ford Fiesta – both died.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the passenger, aged in her 90s, died at the scene, while the driver, aged in her 50s, died later in hospital.

A 36-year-old man, from Witham, has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody for questioning.

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Please quote incident 1543 of 14 July when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.