Time: Around 9:00 A.M.
Location: Basildon, Essex, UK
Vehicle(s) Involved: Toyota Yaris, Fire Truck
"A FEMALE motorist has been killed after being involved in a collision with a fire engine.
The driver of a gold Toyota Yaris, believed to be in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene after an incident on Broadmayne at around 9am today (Friday).
The fire engine was on blue lights and travelling to an accident between two cars in Ashlyns where an 11-year-old girl was trapped.
The crew were uninjured, despite hitting road barriers.
An air ambulance was sent to the scene and CPR was carried out in the road by paramedics, watched by shocked onlookers.
Currently, Essex Police has cordoned off the stretch of road, opposite Little Oaks, where road policing officers are carrying out investigations.
Senior Divisional Officer Mark Wilson said: "First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the woman involved in this terrible accident.
"It is important to remember today that this family is suffering a tragic loss and all of our thoughts are with them. We will offer them our support in any way it is needed.
"Members of the crew, although unhurt, are extremely distressed and shaken by this tragic incident."
"They were responding to an emergency call to save a child trapped in another incident nearby – saving life is what they do every day so to be directly involved in an accident with such serious consequences deeply affects all of us."
Essex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it would be ‘co-operating fully’ with police inquiries.
Police are looking for witnesses to come forward – anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101."
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