Pregnant Woman Killed After Police Car Crashes Into Her

A pregnant woman, 38, and her unborn child tragically lost their lives in a car accident involving an unmarked police vehicle in Eltham, London, on Thursday evening. The collision occurred around 6:15 PM on the A20 near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road.

Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and London’s Air Ambulance, responded to the scene. However, despite their best efforts, the woman’s injuries were too severe to be saved.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). It is unclear whether the police car was responding to an emergency at the time of the collision.

The incident resulted in a 12-hour road closure in both directions, causing significant disruption to traffic and public transport. Firefighters had to cut through the roof of the car to reach the woman, who was trapped inside.

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency vehicles and a police cordon surrounding the area. Flowers have been left at the crash site as a tribute to the victims.

The woman’s family has been informed of her death and is being supported by specially trained officers. Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, in charge of policing in Greenwich, expressed his deepest condolences to the family.

Two police officers who were in the unmarked car were also injured but have since been discharged from the hospital.

The London Fire Brigade confirmed that crews worked to release the trapped individuals and make the scene safe. The incident was over for firefighters by 10:09 PM.