A young woman from Romford has died after a fatal crash in Essex.

The incident happened on Thursday (April 25) when Essex Police officers were called at around 12.40am to reports of a single vehicle crash.

The incident happened at the junction of Pipps Hill Road and Oak Road in Billericay.

Romford Recorder: The crash happened at the junction between Pipps Hill Road and Oak Road The crash happened at the junction between Pipps Hill Road and Oak Road (Image: Google Street)Four people were taken to hospital following the incident. Essex Police revealed that a 19-year-old woman from Romford has since died.

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Officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A 25-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

Detectives have urged anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the time to contact Essex Police by quoting incident 34 of 25 April when submitting information.

Reports can be sent on Essex Police’s website or by calling them on 101. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.