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Colchester murder arrest after man killed as car hits pub Colchester murder arrest after man killed as car hits pub
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died when a car struck a pub in Essex. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died when a car hit a pub in Essex.
Police said a man in his 40s died when the vehicle hit the Spinnaker Inn in Hythe Quay, Colchester, at about 00:30 GMT on Sunday. Police said a 36-year-old man died when the white Nissan Qashqai hit the Spinnaker Inn in Hythe Quay, Colchester, at about 00:30 GMT.
Three other people have been taken to hospital - one with life-changing injuries, Essex Police said. Three others who had been at the pub were taken to hospital, including a man who has life-changing injuries.
The arrested man is also being held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, death by dangerous driving and assault. The 40-year-old man has also being held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, death by dangerous driving and assault.
The road was closed for several hours but has since reopened, police said. Police said the seriously injured 34-year-old man was taken to hospital, along with a 34-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man who both had minor injuries.
Officers urged anyone who saw a white Nissan Qashqai before the crash to contact them, along with anyone in the pub who they have not spoken to.
They are also appealing for dashcam and mobile phone footage.
The road was closed for seven hours and reopened at 09:00.