A YOUNG woman has tragically died after a crash in the early hours in south Essex.

Police were called to the junction of Pipps Hill Road and Oak Road in Billericay at around 12.40am yesterday (April 25) following a single-car crash.

Four people were taken to hospital.

Sadly, a 19-year-old woman from Romford has since died. Essex Police says her family are aware and will continue to receive support.

A 19 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a crash.

Detectives from the force's serious collision investigation unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances around the collision and appealing to anyone who may have any CCTV or dashcam to contact them.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "Please quote incident 34 of 25 April when submitting information.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday - excluding public holidays - between 10am and 9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."