Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Clapton

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Clapton.

Officers were called at approximately 06:50hrs on Saturday, 8 February to reports of a car in collision with a stationery bus in Lea Bridge Road, near the junction of Clapton Road, E5.

London Ambulance Service and HEMS paramedics also attended.

The driver of the car, a woman, was taken to hospital for treatment – she sadly died there a short time later.

Her next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.

No reports of any other serious injuries.

An investigation into the circumstances is under way by detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. They would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed this incident, or any road users or pedestrians who may have captured events on film.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1388/8Feb.