2 women killed in Rettendon collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A man has been arrested after a fatal collision in South Woodham Ferrers.
Police were called to Burnham Road, Rettendon at around 11.30pm on Monday 14 July, following reports of a three-vehicle collision.
All emergency services responded and closed the road while they attended to the scene.
Sadly, two women – who were occupants of a white Ford Fiesta – both died.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the passenger, aged in her 90s, died at the scene, while the driver, aged in her 50s, died later in hospital.
A 36-year-old man, from Witham, has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, to get in touch.