‘Beloved’ doctor, 41, killed on way to patients in horror truck crash while cycling on busy London road
A DOCTOR has been killed after being involved in a horror collision with a HGV in central London yesterday.
Dr Marta Krawicv was riding her bike on Wednesday morning when the tragic incident took place in Camden.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the junction of Theobalds Road and Southampton Row to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a lorry at around 9am.
The paediatrician was found by LAS paramedics with life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 41-year-old, who works at a clinic in Clapham, has been described as “beloved” by her devastated family.
In a statement her parents said: “Marta lived helping other people every day.
“She died on the way to her patients. We are devastated by the loss of our beloved daughter and sister.
“We thank all the witnesses who are helping people in their investigation.”
‘BELOVED’
Detective Sergeant Nush Puvitharan said: “We continue to appeal for any witnesses to come forward to police. Were you driving through the area between 08:50hrs and 09:00hrs?
“Did you witness the incident or might you have captured dash cam footage?
“A woman has sadly died and it is vital we speak to you. No piece of information is insignificant.”
The driver of the lorry involved in the collision stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
A spokesman for the Met added: “Police were called at approximately 8.54am by LAS to the junction of Theobald’s Road and Southampton Row to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a HGV.
“Officers and LAS attended the scene and found a woman with life threatening injuries.
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“Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.”
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the witness line on 0208 246 9820 quoting CAD 1726/04Aug.