Children among casualties after tree falls in park
Aaron Chesham
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital.
"A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries."
They added that "six ambulances, three ambulance officer vehicles, the London Air Ambulance and Kent Air Ambulance were sent to the scene".
Southend-on-Sea City Council leader Daniel Cowan said: "I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the ambulance service and fire service.
"I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area whilst those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected."
Aaron Chesham
The MP for Southend West and Leigh, David Burton-Sampson, told the BBC:
"I am aware of the terrible accident that has happened at Chalkwell Park this afternoon.
"My deepest thoughts are with all those who have been impacted
"I encourage people not to speculate at this stage but to avoid the area and allow the emergency services to do their work."
