“Our inquiries to establish what led up to the collision are ongoing and I need anyone with information to contact us.””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.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.FOUR people have been killed in a horror crash after a car ploughed into a building during the early hours of the morning.”We were called shortly before 4.40am today to reports a vehicle had been in collision with a building in Magdalen Street.Police scrambled to Magdalen Street in Colchester at around 4.40am after reports of a crash.Cops said that the families of the victims have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.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.”Please quote incident 179 of 1 February.Cops added: “We’re working with residents affected by the road closure about access to and from their properties.”

“Their families have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.”Emergency services attended but, sadly, four people died at the scene.”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.No further details about their ages or genders have been released at this stage.”The road has been closed for much of the day while the vehicle was recovered and we carried out enquiries.Essex Police urged anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to get in contact immediately.An Essex Police spokesman previously said: “Four people have died following a collision in Colchester early this morning.Police advised locals to avoid the area if possible and plan journeys in advance.The road has been closed for much of the day while the vehicle was recovered.The four victims tragically died at the scene, said the force.

“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.”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.”