Man seriously injured after getting out of taxi on Canvey Island

Tom Burnett

16 November 2024 at 11:42 am·1-min read

The man suffered a serious injury to his ankle — -Credit: (Image: Gannet77/ Getty Images)

A man was left with a serious injured after getting out of a taxi in an Essex street. Police said the man, who is in his 40s was exiting the vehicle when he was involved in a 'collision with a vehicle'.

The man suffered a serious injury to his left ankle in the incident, which took place on Small Gains Avenue, Canvey Island. Essex Police said the incident took place sometime between 12.45am and 1.15am on October 6, and anyone with information is being urged to contact the force.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: "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 the CRASH number 1510203.

"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. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"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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