London Ambulance Service has issued a statement after a two-car crash in Sidcup.

The incident happened in Blackfen Road just before 7.20pm on Monday (January 16).

Officers, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade were called to the scene.

Two ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance also attended.

One of the drivers, who was a 33-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed.

The second driver was treated at the scene and taken to hospital.

Road closures were put in place but have since reopened.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

Any witnesses or any road users with dash cam footage are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574.

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 7.17pm yesterday (16 January) to reports of a road traffic collision in Blackfen Road, Sidcup.

“We sent two ambulance crews and a paramedic in a fast response car. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car.

“Sadly one person died. We treated another person at the scene and took them to hospital.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Sidcup.

“Officers were called at 19:22hrs on Monday, 16 January to reports of a collision between two cars on Blackfen Road, Sidcup.

“London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also attended the scene.

“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly the driver of one of the cars - a 33-year-old woman, died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

“The second driver stopped at scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries – they were not seriously injured.

“No arrests.

“Road closures were put in place while the scene was dealt with.

“Any witnesses or any road users with dash cam footage are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574.

“Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 5757/16JAN23."