Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWest Mersea beach, Essex (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Emergency services responded to a "tragic incident" on West Mersea beach in Essex on Wednesday evening, with the West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team confirming their attendance. The incident occurred near Seaview Avenue in West Mersea, Colchester, and the Coastguard team expressed their thoughts to the family involved. Essex Police have requested the public to avoid the Seaview Avenue and beach area, indicating that officers are expected to remain on scene for an extended period. Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the incident, maintaining confidentiality regarding the details. Both the Coastguard and Essex Police have appealed for public patience and understanding due to the ongoing situation and potential local disruption. In fullPolice shut down Essex beach as coastguard responds to ‘tragic incident’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
West Mersea: Emergency services respond to ‘tragic incident’ on Essex beach
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWest Mersea beach, Essex (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Emergency services responded to a "tragic incident" on West Mersea beach in Essex on Wednesday evening, with the West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team confirming their attendance. The incident occurred near Seaview Avenue in West Mersea, Colchester, and the Coastguard team expressed their thoughts to the family involved. Essex Police have requested the public to avoid the Seaview Avenue and beach area, indicating that officers are expected to remain on scene for an extended period. Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the incident, maintaining confidentiality regarding the details. Both the Coastguard and Essex Police have appealed for public patience and understanding due to the ongoing situation and potential local disruption. In fullPolice shut down Essex beach as coastguard responds to ‘tragic incident’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
