Two police officers fighting for their lives after horror car crash that also left member of the public seriously injured

Two police officers are fighting for their lives after a horror crash crash in Kent which has also left a member of the public seriously injured.

The incident occurred on Thursday night at a junction on the A20 in Swanley, Kent.

A blue VW Scirocco and a marked Ford Focus police car "collided" at a junction at around 7:45pm, Kent Police has said.

The police car was responding to an emergency call.

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The emergency services arrived at the scene and swiftly took the two officers and a member of the public to hospital in London for treatment.

The officers are in a "critical condition", with the member of public in a "serious" one, who continues to receive medical treatment.

Kent Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the event or has dashcam footage to come forward.

In a statement the police said: “The incident happened on the westbound A20 London Road at the junction with Button Street, Farningham.

“A blue Volkswagen Scirocco and a marked Ford Focus police car, which was responding to an emergency call, collided at the junction.

“Officers and paramedics attended the scene, where two police officers and a member of the public had sustained serious injuries.“All three were taken to a London hospital for treatment.

“The officers are in a critical condition, while the member of the public is in a serious condition and continues to receive medical attention.

“An investigation is underway and a mandatory referral is being made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.”

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Kent Police have asked anyone with relevant information to contact Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting EW/AL/025/26.

Dashcam footage can be uploaded here.

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