Following a tragic hit-and-run in Pitsea, where two siblings died, residents are calling for urgent road safety improvements and launching petitions.
People who live there are worried about road safety now. They want better lights, crossings, and footpaths. They also want the traffic to slow down. A letter went to Essex County Council, and people started a petition for improvements too.
Police arrested two people after the crash. They released one man while they investigate; the other person, a woman, is out on bail.
Emma Callaghan is a local councillor. She said residents felt roads were unsafe before and had reported it, but nothing changed. The kids knew the area well. Improving road safety there feels essential now.
She mentioned it’s very dark at night. Many streetlights are broken, and some are off. The pavements aren’t good either. Bushes are overgrown, and the road markings are faded.
People are supporting the family a lot. A strong community feeling exists in Pitsea; road safety matters a lot for everyone. Children are those who need safety the most. It has highlighted long-term road issues.
Essex County Council feels heartbroken about this news. They are with the family during this time and are helping the police investigation. They also are helping the schools the kids attended.
Supporting those grieving remains a priority. The council talked to Basildon Council’s leader, and they agreed to meet about this problem. The council also offered to meet local members.
