Appeal for witnesses after woman in her 50s dies in Rainham collision

The collision happened on Wednesday, 19 April (credit: Google Maps)

Police are appealing for information after a woman died in a collision in Rainham.

A woman in her 50s died after a car collided with a lorry and a van in New Road, Wennington Road junction, at 8.30am on Wednesday, 19 April.

London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

Despite first aid, the female driver of the car died at the scene.

Police have informed her next of kin. They’re being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the lorry and of the van were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police say the lorry driver was not arrested and is assisting with police enquiries.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses, or those with dashcam footage, to make contact. Please call 101 ref CAD 2706/19 Apr.

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