FOUR people have been killed in a horror crash after a car ploughed into a building during the early hours of the morning.
Police scrambled to Magdalen Street in Colchester at around 4.40am after reports of a crash.
Four people sadly died at the scene, the force said.
No further details about their ages or genders have been released at this stage.
Cops said that the families of the victims have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.
The road has been closed for much of the day while the vehicle was recovered.
Essex Police urged anyone with information to get in contact immediately.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “My thoughts, and those of everyone at Essex Police, is with the friends and families of the four people who died this morning.
“I want to thank the businesses and residents in the Magdalen Street area for their support and understanding today in what has been a really difficult and tragic situation.
“I always want to pay tribute to emergency services personnel who have worked diligently, professionally and compassionately to ensure the dignity of those who have died.
“Our inquiries to establish what led up to the collision are ongoing and I need anyone with information to contact us.”
An Essex Police spokesman previously said: “Four people have died following a collision in Colchester early this morning.
“We were called shortly before 4.40am today to reports a vehicle had been in collision with a building in Magdalen Street.
“Emergency services attended but, sadly, four people died at the scene.
“Their families have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.
“The road has been closed for much of the day while the vehicle was recovered and we carried out enquiries.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote incident 179 of 1 February.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
“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.”
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