A CORRINGHAM man has been killed after his car hit a lampost.

The man, aged in his twenties, crashed in Southend Road just before 5pm on Thursday.

A 25-year-old man from Stanford-le-Hope and a 22-year-old from Corringham were arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

They were both bailed until August 6.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is being asked to call police on 0300 333 4444.