Safety measures planned for West Mersea after three deaths

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:33 · Archive

New water safety measures are being introduced at West Mersea waterfront following three deaths in July.

Three people died at West Mersea waterfront in July. Sameeha Rahman, 15, and her mother Shelina Rahman, 41, died after getting into difficulty in water on 22 July. Sameeha's cousin Musa Ahmed was taken to hospital and later died on 28 July.

New safety measures have been planned following the deaths. Work will take place in two phases. The first phase will introduce safety signs showing a beach map, hazards and tide information. The second set of signs will use pictures and be aimed at families and visitors. Drafts will be shared for comment before installation, including with local schools.

Additional measures include adding a Float to Live water safety message to the MyPermit parking app for Victoria Esplanade car parks and commissioning a new beach risk assessment. Beach Hut Watch volunteers are now checking life rings weekly and reporting any problems to Colchester Council. The Waterside Forum will meet again in the new year to continue the work.

How it is being reported

• New safety measures planned for West Mersea waterfront after three deathsNew water safety measures are planned at West Mersea waterfront after three deaths.Colchester Gazette · 22 Oct, 17:00
• New safety measures planned for West Mersea waterfront after three deathsNew water safety measures are planned at West Mersea waterfront after three deaths.Echo (Basildon) · 22 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Sameeha Rahman · Shelina Rahman · Musa Ahmed · Carl Powling · West Mersea · Colchester Council · Essex Fire & Rescue

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