Ship Lane Aveley crash- Teenager killed and two injured

A teenager has died and two other people have been injured in a crash in Aveley <i>(Image: Google)</i>
A teenager has died and two other people have been injured in a crash in Aveley (Image: Google)
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A teenager has died and two others are injured after a crash in Aveley.

The incident involved two cars in Ship Lane, near Thurrock Football Club last night (January 20) at around 11pm.

Essex Police officers attended the scene where a blue Mini Cooper and a black Kia Picanto had collided.

The passenger of the Mini – an 18-year-old man – died at the scene.

He is yet to be named publicly.

The driver of the Mini, who is also an 18-year-old man, and the driver of the Kia - a man in his 60s, were both taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Specialist officers are investigating the incident and witnesses or people who have CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, are urged to get in contact with Essex Police quoting incident 1231 of 20 January.

Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the website.

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