Two men have been arrested following a collision that caused the death of two women in Lower Dunton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, yesterday.

A 23-year-old man from Tilbury and a 22-year-old man from Basildon have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

They remain in police custody.

An 84-year-old woman remains at Addenbrookes hospital and is currently in a critical but stable condition.

Witnesses or anyone who captured dash cam footage are asked to contact Pc Jenny Pirie at the serious collision investigation unit on 01245 240 590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.