Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Islington

Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Islington are appealing for witnesses or any road users with dashcam footage to come forward.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 14:25hrs on Thursday, 3 October to reports of a collision involving a double decker bus and a pedestrian on Baron Street, at the junction with White Lion Street, N1.

Emergency services attended and provided first aid. Despite their efforts the pedestrian – a woman aged in her 60s - sadly died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and support will be provided to them by specially trained officers.

Road closures were put in place while the scene was dealt with.

The driver of the bus, a man aged in his 40s, stopped at the scene - he was arrested for causing death by careless driving and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information or footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 3982/03OCT24. Alternatively contact the witness line for the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9892.