THREE teenagers have been arrested in connection with a serious collision in Canewdon which occured during the early hours of this morning.

A black Ford Fiesta veered off of Creeksea Ferry Road and into a ditch at around 1.50am.

An 18 year-old woman has since been taken to hospital after reportedly sustaining chest injuries and is described as being in a life-threatening condition. 

Two 17 year-old boys and a 17-year-old girl were also taken to hospital.

They have now been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remain in custody.

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Enquiries are ongoing to locate a fifth person believed to be in the vehicle, a woman, who is believed to have left the scene following the collision.

The road has been closed while Essex Police officers investigate the incident.

Anyone with information, who saw anything or has CCTV or dash cam footage or is asked to call 101 quoting incident 85 of 3 April or 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.