Police appeal for information following collision in Victoria Street

Police remain at the scene of a bus collision that happened in Victoria Street SW1 this morning and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

The collision happened at around 08:20hrs on Thursday, 4 September and involved a number of pedestrians.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service, London’s Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade attended.

A total of 17 people, some pedestrians and some passengers on the bus, are understood to have been injured.

Two people were treated at the scene while 15 were taken to and remain in hospital. This includes the driver of the bus. There were no life-threatening injuries reported.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in the area said: “We understand this incident will have been very distressing to all those involved and injured and we have begun an investigation.

“We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to please contact us. We welcome any dash cam or mobile phone footage.

“We are working closely with our partners to clear the scene but the road will remain closed for the next few hours so please seek alternative routes.”

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1605/4Sept.

There have been no arrests.