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Essex police

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Essex Police are investigating a fatal plane crash and a serious injury incident involving a loading vehicle.

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Essex Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Essex in England. The organization is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in two significant recent incidents. In one event, Essex Police confirmed the deaths of two individuals following a light aircraft crash in a field near Ongar. The two-seat Cessna plane had taken off from North Weald airfield. In a separate incident, two people have been arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. This arrest follows an incident involving a small articulated loading vehicle in the Chalkwell Park area of Southend-on-Sea, which left a teenage girl in a critical condition. These ongoing investigations highlight Essex Police's role in responding to serious accidents and criminal matters within their jurisdiction.
Last updated: July 1, 2026