A six-year-old girl has died and another child is in hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car in Essex. The incident occurred on the A12 near Colchester, on the northbound carriageway close to junction 28, yesterday morning.
Details of the incident
The six-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second child sustained a leg injury and remains in hospital. No arrests were made at the scene, and the lorry driver passed all roadside tests, Essex Police said.
Next steps
The lorry driver will be interviewed in the coming days. This is a breaking news story and further updates may follow.
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