- A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water at West Mersea, Essex.
- Essex Police were called on Wednesday evening after reports of several people in distress near Seaview Avenue.
- A third person involved in the incident remains in hospital in a serious condition.
- Police believe those involved knew each other and have appealed for witnesses to assist their investigation.
- Detective chief inspector Al Pitcher extended condolences to the families and thanked those who have already provided information.
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