Deaths feared amid 'tragic incident' on Essex beach as lifeboats and emergency services rush to scene
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Emergency services rushed to West Mersea beach, near Colchester, last night after multiple people got into difficulty in the water.Fatalities are feared following what has been described as a "tragic incident" at the popular Essex beach.Police and HM Coastguard were first scrambled to the scene at approximately 5.30pm.Essex Police urged members of the public to stay away from the area.The West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team issued a statement shortly after midnight, with locals fearing people may have died.The stretch of coastline is well known for its powerful currents, which can catch swimmers off guard.The East of England Ambulance Service and Essex Fire and Rescue Service also attended.A spokesman for the West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team said: "Tonight we have responded to a tragic incident on West Mersea beach.""Our team and West Mersea Lifeboat Station RNLI were first on scene," the spokesman added.The rescue team confirmed it would not provide further details about what...
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