Man and woman passengers in their 20s killed in horror BMW crash as driver rushed to hospital

A MAN and woman in their 20s have died in a horror crash today.

A BMW left the A2 and overturned around 10.30am this morning, cops confirmed.

The vehicle was travelling towards the slip road for Dartford Heath in Kent at the time of the horror smash.

Two passengers, a man and a woman in their 20s, were killed in the tragic incident.

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to the scene but the pair tragically died.

The driver was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries.

A section of the A2 in Kent is still closed after the crash with "long delays" being reported.

National Highways South-East earlier tweeted that the A2 is "likely to be closed until later tonight".

Kent Police have launched a public appeal for witnesses.

A statement read: "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.

"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 can upload the footage .