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Heavily pregnant woman and unborn baby die after crash involving unmarked police car

The woman, 38, and her unborn child died following a crash in Eltham, southeast London.

The badly damaged vehicle near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road in Eltham. Pic: UK NIP
Image: The badly damaged vehicle near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road in Eltham. Pic: UK NIP
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A heavily pregnant woman and her baby have died after a crash involving an unmarked police car in southeast London.

The incident happened when the unmarked car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road, in Eltham.

London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

The heavily pregnant woman, aged 38, who was in the other car, and her unborn baby, sadly died as a result of their injuries, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

It is unclear whether the unmarked car was responding to an emergency at the time.

The collision occured on the  A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road.
Image: The collision occurred on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road

Detective chief superintendent Trevor Lawry, in charge of policing in Greenwich, said: "My heart goes out to the woman's family and friends who have lost their loved ones in these tragic circumstances."

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Flowers at the scene near the A20 and Kidbrooke Park Road in Eltham, south-east London where a heavily pregnant woman and her baby have died following a collision with an unmarked police car. Picture date: Friday October 18, 2024. Pic: PA
Image: Flowers near the scene of the crash. Pic: PA

He said an investigation into the circumstances of the collision is underway by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and the Metropolitan Police will "assist with their inquiries in any way we can".

"A road closure will remain at the scene today, and I am grateful for the patience of the local motorists, who will need to use alternative routes," chief superintendent Lawry said.

Two officers who were in the unmarked car were taken to hospital following the collision. They have since been discharged.