Bus crash outside Victoria Station kills one and injures three

A crash involving two buses outside Victoria Station in London has killed one woman and left three people injured.

Police were called to London’s Victoria Station at 8.25am today, August 10, following an accident involving two buses.

A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokesperson said that three ambulances, two medics, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer and the hazardous area response team were sent to the incident. London’s Air Ambulance was also dispatched.

The woman who is believed to be in her 30s has sadly died despite the efforts from emergency services. The Met Police have said her next of kin have not yet been informed.

Three other people were injured and treated at the scene of the accident. Two of them were taken to hospital and the third was able to leave the scene, according to Evening Standard.

An eye-witness tweeted:  “A poor woman just got run over by a 507 bus at #Victoria Bus Station. Loads of people are tending to her. I really hope she is okay. She is underneath the front end of the vehicle…”

A poor woman just got run over by a 507 bus at #Victoria Bus Station. Loads of people are tending to her. I really hope she is okay. She is underneath the front end of the vehicle…

— Ros as in Roz ♀️♑ (@BunnyandBeluga) August 10, 2021

Andy Byford, TfL’s Commissioner, said: “We are extremely saddened that a woman has tragically died after a collision with a bus and our thoughts are with her family and friends.

“We are thinking of everyone affected by this incident and will support everyone however we can.

“We are working urgently with the operator of the two buses, Go Ahead London, and the police to investigate what happened.”

Anyone affected by serious incidents on the TfL network can contact the Sarah Hope Line. The service is run by dedicated TfL staff to provide practical, financial and emotional help and can also make referrals for counselling and specialised support. The contact details for the Sarah Hope Line are 0343 222 5678 or incidentsupport@tfl.gov.uk

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