News · 23 July 2026
Essex beach shut down after tragic incident on Wednesday evening
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Police, fire, ambulance, and coastguard personnel attended the Seaview Avenue and beach area in West Mersea, Essex, on Wednesday evening. The West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team described it as a "tragic incident" and said their thoughts are with the family involved. Essex Police have asked the public to avoid the area while emergency crews continue their work.
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