A tragic Valentine’s Day weekend saw a string of devastating road crashes across London and Kent, leaving three people dead and five others hospitalized between February 14 and 15.
A13 Rainham Crash Leaves Two Dead, One Seriously Injured
One of the most severe collisions occurred on the A13 in Rainham on February 14 at around 4:30pm, where two vehicles collided on the eastbound approach near the Ferry Lane Interchange.
Key Details:
- Two men, one in his early 40s (a passenger) and another in his mid-40s (a driver), died at the scene despite emergency medical intervention.
- Another driver, also in his mid-40s, was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
- Two air ambulances were dispatched, and the road remained closed until the following day.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson urged witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward, referencing CAD 7011/2FEB2025.
M20 Kent: 71-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Hit by Van
Later that night, at around 10:20pm, a 71-year-old man was struck and killed on the M20 after exiting his vehicle on the hard shoulder between junctions 8 and 9 (coastbound).
Crash details:
- The victim had stopped his blue Kia on the hard shoulder.
- After exiting the car, he was hit by an Iveco box van and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A female passenger in the Kia sustained minor injuries.
- The van driver is assisting police with the investigation.
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting KH/KA/008/25.
Upminster Crash on A127 Sends Three to Hospital
A crash involving two vehicles occurred on the A127 Southend Arterial Road, near junction 29 of the M25, at around 4:30pm on February 15.
Three people were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries following the collision.
Police confirmed that no arrests had been made and investigations remain ongoing.
Romford: One Person Hospitalized After A12 Collision
On the morning of February 15, emergency services were alerted to a collision between a car and a van on the A12 Eastern Avenue East, near Gallows Corner, at around 8:30am.
Metropolitan Police Statement:
- Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
- One person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation and Safety Concerns
Authorities continue to investigate all four crashes, urging drivers to remain vigilant on London’s roads.
Anyone with dashcam footage or relevant information is encouraged to contact police to assist with inquiries.
