NewsUK NewsEssex PoliceEmergency crews and an air ambulance rushed to the scene at the popular Essex beach shortly after 4:30pm today following urgent reports of people struggling in the sea.Emma O'Neill Content Editor19:56, 25 Jul 2026Updated 19:56, 25 Jul 2026Three people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in the water near Clacton Pier during today's soaring heatwave temperatures.‌Emergency crews and an air ambulance rushed to the scene at the popular Essex beach shortly after 4:30pm today following urgent reports of people struggling in the sea.‌All three individuals were successfully brought back to shore by rescuers before receiving immediate medical attention on the beach. They were then taken to a local hospital for further treatment.‌Beachgoers watched on as emergency teams worked quickly to secure the area and treat those rescued from the water.Confirming the response, a spokesperson for Essex Police said: "All emergency services have been at the scene of an incident close to Clacton Pier, which began shortly after 4.30pm today.Article continues below"Ambulance service colleagues reported three people had got into difficulty in the water and had been brought ashore."All three required medical treatment and have been taken to hospital for further care."Thank you to everyone who followed instructions to allow emergency services to work quickly at the scene."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Essex PoliceHeatwaveHospitals