POLICE officers investigating a serious collision in Grays which left two women runners with serious injuries have released images of the vehicle they believe was involved in the hit and run incident.

Two women were running along Dock Road shortly after 8.10pm on Wednesday, 8 November) when the incident, reported on Thurrock Nub News, happened.

They were then in collision with a vehicle at the junction with Marshfoot Road and Old Dock Approach Road.

The car – believed to be a dark-coloured BMW – failed to stop at the scene of the collision, making off along Old Dock Approach Road towards the B149 Wood View.

As the car left the scene at speed, it overtook another, smaller car which police believe is a Ford Fiesta.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We also want to trace the driver of this car and speak to them as a witness and are also releasing an image of this car.

The vehicle police believe was overtaken soon after the incident,

Detective Sergeant Steve Holmes, from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Two people have sustained really serious injuries as a result of this collision and it's really important we're able to find the driver involved.

"I know these images are not the clearest, but I hope releasing them will trigger someone's memory.

"I believe the impact of the collision will have left the car involved with damage to it and this would be visible.

"Has a neighbour returned home with damage to their car that wasn't there in before?

"Have they parked their car differently to how they usually do?

"If you recognise the vehicle or have seen something suspicious, please report it to us.

"Anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any CCTV footage from the area please contact us, quoting incident number 1095 of 8 November.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."