Man and woman in their 20s killed in horror BMW crash as driver severely injured

A driver is seriously injured and their two passengers - both in their 20s - have died in a horrific car crash today.

The black BMW M3 left the A2 near Dartford Heath, Kent, and overturned at around 10.30am.

Emergency services rushed to the smash but the two passengers - a man and a woman both in their 20s - were pronounced dead there.

South East Coast Ambulance Service, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the air ambulance were called to the crash. Photographs shared on social media show several ambulance personnel on the dual-carriageway, which was closed as a result of the incident.

A red air ambulance is also snapped at the scene.

Now Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, as the driver remains in a London hospital with severe injuries.

Officers continue to carry out enquiries on the A2.

They want to talk to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage.

A spokesman for the force said: "Witnesses are sought following a fatal collision near Dartford.

"At around 10.30am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, a black BMW M3 was travelling on the A2 towards the slip road for Dartford Heath, when it left the carriageway and overturned.

The scene of carnage (Twitter)

"Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the air ambulance.

"Two passengers, a man and a woman in their 20s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

"Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and officers are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to come forward.

Paramedics dashed to the scene but two passengers were pronounced deceased (stock image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"In particular, investigators would like to speak to anybody who saw the vehicle travelling along the coastbound carriageway of the A2 from Bexley towards Dartford Heath prior to the collision."

"Anyone with information should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 , or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference RY/MS/111/22.

"Drivers with dashcam that may assist our enquiries can upload the footage here."