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Essex Police Probe Tesco Car Park Fatal Collision

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Essex Police Appeal

Essex Police said a woman in her 80s died after a collision in a Tesco car park in Pitsea.
The crash occurred on 21 August 2026 at about 10:30 BST.
A Ford Kuga and a VW Golf were the two vehicles involved.
The passenger was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.
Essex Police appealed for dash-cam footage and tips, citing reference 42/148017/26.

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Lorry Failed Stop

Two Irish holidaymakers died in a multi-vehicle crash on South Africa’s D799 Kaapsehoop Road on 16 September 2026.
Zandile Mavuso, Department of Community Safety spokesperson, said a lorry allegedly failed to stop, triggering the collision.
Martin Jeffrey, Emer-G-Med, reported two people sustained moderate to severe injuries and were taken to Kiaat Private Hospital.
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed its Pretoria embassy is coordinating with British officials to support those affected.

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Essex Police Appeal

Essex Police said a woman in her 80s died after a collision in a Tesco car park in Pitsea.
The crash occurred on 21 August 2026 at about 10:30 BST.
A Ford Kuga and a VW Golf were the two vehicles involved.
The passenger was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.
Essex Police appealed for dash-cam footage and tips, citing reference 42/148017/26.

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