Pedestrian injured in late night incident. Police investigation continues

By Nub News Reporter 21st May 2026

Local News by Nub News Reporter 21st May 2026

POLICE are investigating an incident in Stanford-le-Hope last night when a pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle, reported to be a white van.

Police and ambulance services attended.

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It happened close to the junction linking Scratton Road and Corringham Road.

Corringham Road was closed earlier this morning (Thursday, 21 May), while a forensic investigation took place but is now open.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We're investigating a collision in Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, which was reported to us at 10.45pm last night, Wednesday 20 May.

"A van had collided with a pedestrian, a woman.

She was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury which thankfully is not life-threatening. She has since been discharged.

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"At this stage, no arrests have been made in relation to the collision, and our enquiries are ongoing as we seek to build a full picture around the circumstances of the incident.

"There is a policing presence in the area this morning and that will continue throughout the day."

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