Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill

An officer has died following a serious car crash while responding to an emergency call, police have said.

PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday after he was critically injured in the collision in Farningham, near Swanley, on Thursday, said Kent Police.

The crash involved a marked Ford Focus police car and a Volkswagen Scirocco on the westbound A20 London Road, at the junction with Button Street, at about 19:45 GMT.

A colleague, who was in the same vehicle, remains critically ill in hospital and a member of the public in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries, the force said.

It said in a statement: "Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger.

"His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten."