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17 Injured After Bus Mounts Pavement Near Victoria Station

The crash renews scrutiny of bus safety near Victoria after prior fatal collisions.

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.