FOUR people have been killed in a horror crash after a car ploughed into a building during the early hours of the morning.
Police scrambled to Magdalen Street in Colchester at around 4.40am after reports of a crash.
Four people sadly died at the scene, the force said.
Cops said that the families of the victims have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.
No further details about their ages or genders have been released at this stage.
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 the Magdalen Street area for their support and understanding today in what has been a really difficult and tragic situation.
“I always 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 inquiries to establish what led up to the collision are ongoing and I need anyone with information to contact us.”
