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Bodies of three women found in sea off Brighton as police say situation is ‘fast-moving’

The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea off Brighton on Wednesday morning after emergency services were called due to concerns for their welfare.

Sussex Police confirmed the bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive, with Chief Superintendent Adam Hays describing it as a "tragic incident".

An extensive search of the water was conducted by the coastguard, involving a helicopter, rescue teams from multiple locations, and RNLI lifeboats, though authorities are not searching for any further individuals.

Fast-moving inquiries are currently underway, including CCTV analysis, to confirm the identities of the women and understand the exact circumstances of what happened.

The public has been asked to stay away from the scene while emergency services…