A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the A12 in Essex, resulting in the death of a six-year-old girl. Authorities confirmed that a second child was also injured during the same incident.

Essex Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. While specific details regarding the cause of the collision or the condition of the surviving child have not been released, the police have confirmed that specialist officers are currently working with the families involved to provide support during this time. The road was subject to closures while emergency services attended the scene and conducted initial inquiries. As of the latest update, authorities have not provided further information regarding potential arrests or the identities of those involved, as the investigation remains ongoing.