Four people died when a car crashed into a building in Colchester in the early hours of Saturday.
Essex Police said officers were called to Magdalen Street in the city at around 4.40am to attend the collision.
Four people died at the scene, the force said. No further details about their ages or genders were released.
Police said the families have been informed and would be supported by specialist officers.
The road was closed for much of Saturday while the vehicle was recovered and officers carried out inquiries.
Stuart Hooper, the force’s temporary assistant chief constable, said: “My thoughts, and those of everyone at Essex Police, are with the friends and families of the four people who died this morning.
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“I want to thank the businesses and residents in the Magdalen Street area for their support and understanding today in what has been a really difficult and tragic situation.
“I also want to pay tribute to emergency services personnel who have worked diligently, professionally and compassionately to ensure the dignity of those who have died.
“Our inquiries to establish what led up to the collision are ongoing and I need anyone with information to contact us.”
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