Two teenagers have been arrested following an incident involving a small articulated loading vehicle that left a teenage girl critically injured in Southend, Essex. The incident occurred yesterday in the Chalkwell Park area, prompting a police response.

Essex Police confirmed that the girl sustained significant injuries and remains hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities are providing support to her family during this time.

An 18-year-old man from Westcliff and a 17-year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea were taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and are currently being questioned by officers. Further details about the circumstances leading to the incident have not been disclosed as the investigation is ongoing.