Three people rescued from sea at Clacton

Emergency crews responded to reports of people in difficulty in the water near Clacton pier

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 5 hours ago
Last updated 5 hours ago

Three people are being treated in hospital after being rescued from the water near Clacton pier.

Emergency services were called out shortly after 4.30pm on Saturday (25 July) following reports that several people had got into difficulty in the water.

Three people were safely brought ashore.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "All three required medical treatment and have been taken to hospital for further care.

"Thank you to everyone who followed instructions to allow emergency services to work quickly at the scene."

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