Multiple crashes across London and Kent lead to fatalities and injuries, prompting police investigations and appeals for witnesses.
On February 14, a Rainham A13 crash stopped traffic. Two cars crashed around 4:30 p.m. It happened eastbound near Ferry Lane Interchange. Some drivers stopped to help.
Two air ambulances landed in a field nearby. The road stayed closed until the next day. One car’s passenger, a man in his early 40s, died. Another driver, a man in his mid 40s, also died.
The other driver went to the hospital. His injuries could change his life. Police want to hear from witnesses. If you have info, call 101. Quote CAD 7011/2FEB2025.
In Kent, a 71-year-old man died on February 14. A van struck him on the M20. Police said his blue Kia stopped on the hard shoulder. This was between junctions 8 and 9 coastbound.
The driver got out around 10:20 p.m. An Iveco van then hit him. He died at the scene. A woman passenger had minor injuries. If you saw anything, call 01622 798538. Email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk. Use reference KH/KA/008/25.
Near Upminster, three people went to the hospital. This followed an A127 crash on February 15. Emergency services found two cars crashed. This was at M25 junction 29, around 4:30 p.m. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening. No one was arrested after this crash.
On the same day, someone went to the hospital in Romford. This was after a morning crash by Gallows Corner. It happened on the A12 Eastern Avenue East. Police learned about the crash around 8:30 a.m. A car and a van crashed headed towards London. The injuries were described as not life-threatening.