A TEENAGE GIRL has been killed and four other people injured after a dual carriageway crash.

       Police are appealing for witnesses after the tragedy on the A13 in Essex, which left two of the casualties fighting for their lives.

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       The fatal crash happened on the Pitsea flyover at Basildon in Essex Credit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN

       The "serious" collision happened on the Pitsea flyover at Basildon on Saturday just before 2.30pm, Essex Police have revealed.

       An 18-year-old woman who was a passenger died at the scene, while the four other people injured were taken to hospital where they remain.

       Two of them are in a critical condition, the force said.

       The road below the flyover had to be temporarily closed due to concerns about falling debris and the A13 remained shut until 11pm on Saturday.

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       Three air ambulances were called to the scene.

       Det Sgt Sam Nason, from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a tragic collision and our thoughts are with those involved.

       "We are continuing multiple enquiries this morning including speaking with witnesses and reviewing CCTV and dashcam.

       "We believe there were a number of witnesses, many of whom helped those involved.

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       "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or have any CCTV or dashcam to get in contact."

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       The road below the flyover was closed due to worries about falling debris Credit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN 5

       Essex Police are investigating the collision which killed an 18-year-old girl and injured four more people Credit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN 5

       The tragedy happened shortly before 2.30pm on Saturday Credit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN 5

       The A13 was closed on both directions following the crash, only reopening at 11pm Credit: ROB WELHAM / McLELLAN