Urgent Appeal: Teenage Girl in Critical Condition After Incident in Chalkwell Park
A teenage girl is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Southend following an incident involving a vehicle. The incident occurred in the Chalkwell Park area around 12:30 am today. The girl sustained significant injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Her family has been notified and is receiving support from Essex Police.
Authorities responded quickly to the incident, and a cordon is still in place at the scene. An 18-year-old man from Westcliff and a 17-year-old boy from Leigh have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and are currently in custody. Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police referencing incident 39 of June 13.
Essex Police are appealing to witnesses, especially the large number of young people who were in the area at the time of the incident, to come forward with any information or footage they may have. The police are encouraging individuals to report information on their website, use the 24/7 Live Chat service, or call 101 and quote incident 39 of June 13. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter are greatly appreciated.