A police officer has died in the line of duty after his vehicle was hit by another car while responding to an ‘immediate call’.Pc Bradle Corke, 27, was killed in the collision near Farningham on Thursday evening while his colleague remains critically ill in hospital.A marked Ford Focus police car and Volkswagen Scirocco collided on the westbound A20 London Road at around 7.45pm.he officers had been travelling to an emergency incident in nearby Swanley, the Kent Police Federation said.A member of the public who was in the second vehicle is being treated for serious injuries.Kent Police said in a statement on Sunday: ‘Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger.

‘His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten.’ The force said it is ‘supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated’.Tonbridge-based Pc Corke joined the force in May 2022 and served the towns of west Kent.Neil Mennie, chair of Kent Police Federation, said: ‘We are all absolutely heartbroken to learn of this news.Bradley was a popular colleague who will be much missed and we will be doing all we can to support his family and close colleagues at this time.’Policing is a family and words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling and how this news will affect us in the days, weeks and months ahead.’This sad incident serves as a horrific example of the risks police officers face and how police officers can sadly make the ultimate sacrifice as they strive to keep the public safe.’Kent Police is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.