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

A heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby have both died after a collision involving an unmarked police car last night.

The incident happened at around 6.15pm 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 crews, the London Fire Brigade and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

The woman, aged 38, who was in the car, and her unborn baby died as a result of their injuries. 

Police say an investigation is underway and they cannot add any more information at this stage.

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.

“An investigation into the circumstances of this collision is under way by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and we will assist with their enquiries 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.”

The two officers who were in the unmarked police car were also taken to hospital following the collision. They have since been discharged.

Pictured top: The collision happened on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road (Picture: Google Street View)