Police and paramedics injured in crash while responding to another collision

Three off-duty police officers and two paramedics were hit by a van while helping at an earlier crash; one paramedic and one officer have serious injuries and three people have been arrested.

Three off-duty police officers and two paramedics were injured early on Jan 10 after they were struck by a van while stopping to help at a separate crash on the A130. Essex Police said one paramedic and one officer sustained serious injuries and remained in hospital. The force said the incident followed a collision involving a Nissan X-Trail and that an investigation is active. Known details: - The emergency workers had stopped to assist occupants of a Nissan X-Trail that crashed on the A130 at about 12:15am on Jan 10. - While at the scene, a white Ford Transit van was involved in a second collision that struck the helpers, police said. - One paramedic and one officer have serious injuries and remain in hospital; three other emergency workers were also injured. - Three people have been arrested on alleged offences including causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs; those arrested remain in custody. - Essex Police said support is being provided to the injured workers and their families, and officers asked the public for any information or dashcam footage that may assist the inquiry. Summary: Emergency workers were hurt while responding to a roadside crash, leaving two people in serious condition in hospital and colleagues supported by the force. An active police investigation is under way, the arrested individuals remain in custody, and inquiries are continuing.