Three people were taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in the water near Clacton Pier, according to Essex Police. The incident happened as the UK continued through another spell of hot weather, with busy beaches and seafronts drawing large crowds.
Emergency services were sent to the scene and a helicopter also attended as the response unfolded near the Essex coast. Authorities said the three people were later taken to hospital, though no further details on their conditions were immediately confirmed in the available information.
The incident comes during the fourth heatwave to affect the UK, a period that has brought higher temperatures and increased numbers of people to coastal areas. Warm weather often leads to more swimming and water activity, which can quickly turn dangerous when conditions change.
Clacton Pier is one of the best-known spots on the Essex seafront, and the latest emergency highlights the risks around open water even during popular beach weather. Police and emergency crews responded as the situation developed near the pier.
