Four University of Essex Students Killed in High-Speed Crash

Four University of Essex students tragically lost their lives in a suspected high-speed crash in Colchester early Saturday morning. The victims, Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, were confirmed dead at the scene after their vehicle collided with a building, leaving it unrecognizable. The Essex Rebels basketball team paid tribute to their players, describing them as 'incredibly talented' and expressing profound sadness over their deaths. University Vice Chancellor Maria Fasli extended condolences to the families and highlighted the impact of their loss on the university community. A GoFundMe page has been established to support Bayley's grieving family, reflecting the deep connections these students had with their peers. Investigations into the crash are ongoing, with police emphasizing the severity of the incident.