Police share update on fatal Epping Road crash in Ongar that left woman dead and another fighting for life

Matt Lee

26 September 2024 at 10:31 am·1-min read

One woman, in her 20s, tragically died at the scene. File image — -Credit: (Image: Essex Police)

A woman who was left fighting for her life after a fatal collision in Ongar is now in a stable condition. The woman, in her 20s, was rushed to hospital after a serious collision in Ongar on Monday morning (September 23).

Emergency services were called to the scene after a crash involving a Ford Ranger and a Fiat 500. Tragically, the passenger in the Fiat - a woman in her 20s - died at the scene.

The driver of the Ford sustained a serious arm injury. The injured woman remains in hospital but is now in a stable condition and no longer fighting for her life.

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An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We need anyone who has any dash cam or other footage to get in contact with us. Please quote incident 294 of 23 September. 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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