A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after a group of people got into difficulty in the water off a beach in Essex, with a third person now fighting for life in hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of swimming or entering open water along the UK coastline, particularly during warmer weather when beaches attract more visitors.

Emergency services were called after several people got into trouble in the sea, though the exact location, date and circumstances of the incident have not been detailed. The teenage girl and the woman in her 40s were confirmed dead, while a third individual involved remains in a critical condition as they continue to fight for their life.