A car involved in a police chase crashed in the early hours of Saturday, leaving one woman with critical injuries and another man battling for his life.
The collision took place at approximately 4.20am on March 5 in Paddington, west London.
The driver of a white SUV failed to stop for a marked Met Police vehicle, The Standard reported.
After a very short pursuit, believed to have been less than a minute, the fleeing motorist lost control of the vehicle and crashed into street furniture near Westbourne Bridge.
Images from the scene show the car’s crumpled bonnet and its front two doors have both been removed.
The entire vehicle appears to have gone over a barrier and is pivoted forward on its front wheels, with its back wheels off the ground, resting on a wall.
The scene was cordoned off by police, with an investigations team surveying the aftermath of the crash.
An ambulance took a man in his twenties to hospital with what were described as ‘life-threatening injuries,’ while a woman, also in her twenties, was hospitalised with ‘life-changing injuries’.
A car involved in a police chase crashed at approximately 4.20am on Saturday in Paddington, west London
The entire vehicle appears to have gone over a barrier and is pivoted forward on its front wheels, with its back wheels off the ground, resting on a wall
The scene was cordoned off by police, with an investigations team surveying the aftermath of the crash
According to The Standard, the pair continue to receive treatment in hospital.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have now launched an investigation into the crash.
An IOPC spokesperson said: ‘We can confirm that we are assessing a road traffic incident involving a car which was in collision with street furniture in west London this morning (Saturday 5 April).
‘We were advised the collision took place at around 4.20am near Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, following a short pursuit by a marked Met Police vehicle after the driver failed to stop for officers.
‘A short time later it mounted the pavement and was in collision with street furniture. The two occupants of the car both suffered serious injuries and have been taken to hospital.
‘After being notified by the force we sent investigators to the scene and to the police post incident procedure where the officers involved provided their initial accounts.
‘We have requested further information from the force and once received, we will determine what further action may be required from us.’
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or post @MetCC quoting reference CAD 1279/5April.
‘To remain 100 per cent anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’
