Overview
- London Ambulance Service said 17 people were treated, with 15 taken to hospital and two discharged at the scene, and there are no reports of life-threatening injuries.
- The collision occurred at about 8:20am on Victoria Street and involved a route 24 double-decker to Hampstead Heath operated by Transport UK.
- Police reported no fatalities or arrests as they opened an investigation and appealed for witness information and footage.
- Emergency responders deployed multiple ambulance crews and London’s Air Ambulance, and a cordon, road closures and bus diversions remain in place.
- A diesel spill along Allington Street prompted a police no‑smoking order, and Transport for London said it is working with the operator to urgently investigate and support those affected.