The vehicle crashed into a building on Magdalen Street (Picture: Essex Police/PA Wire)
Four people have died after a vehicle crashed into a building in Colchester, Essex.
The crash occurred along Magdalen Street, a road coming out from Colchester station packed with shops and homes, at 4.40am.
Emergency services attended but four people died at the scene.
Their names, ages or genders have not been revealed. Police have informed their families.
The scene was shut for most of today while an investigation took place but it has since re-opened.
Photographs shared by police showed the road had been closed from the Europit Tyres on 191-193 Magdalen Street onwards.
All four victims died at the scene (Picture: Essex Police/PA Wire)
Police officials did not specify which building the vehicle collided with but are assessing some buildings for structural damage, EssexLive reported.
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 Magdalen Street area for their support and understanding today in what has been a really difficult and tragic situation.
‘I also 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 enquiries to establish what led up to the collision are ongoing and I need anyone with information to contact us.’
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