Two arrested after teenage girl critically injured in Southend loading vehicle incident

Jun 13, 2026 · 12:27 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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A teenage girl is in critical condition after being injured in an incident involving a loading vehicle in Southend, Essex. Two people, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in the Chalkwell Park area, and police are appealing for witnesses and any videos of the incident.

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▪The incident occurred at around 12:30am on Saturday morning in the Chalkwell Park area of Southend, Essex.
▪An 18-year-old man from Westcliff and a 17-year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
▪The teenage girl suffered significant injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

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