Seventeen people were injured when a double-decker bus veered off the road and mounted a pavement near Victoria Station in central London.
The crash occurred during morning rush hour, prompting a major emergency response.
Fifteen victims, including the driver, were taken to hospital, while two others were treated at the scene.
No life-threatening injuries were reported. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
A diesel spill has led to a temporary smoking ban in the area.
A busy Thursday morning in central London turned chaotic when a double-decker bus lost control and mounted the pavement near Victoria Station, leaving seventeen people injured.
The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Victoria Street, a major commuter artery. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, responded swiftly, transporting fifteen individuals — including the bus driver — to nearby hospitals. Two others received treatment at the scene. Authorities confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The bus, operating on route 24 toward Hampstead Heath, sustained significant damage, with its front windshield shattered. Witnesses described the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly before crashing, sending passengers and pedestrians into panic.
A trail of diesel was found running down Allington Street, prompting police to enforce a smoking ban in the area due to safety concerns. The road remains closed as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
Transport for London and the bus operator are collaborating with police to assess the incident. No arrests have been made, but authorities are urging anyone with footage or firsthand accounts to come forward.
The crash has reignited concerns about pedestrian safety in one of London’s busiest transport hubs, where previous bus-related fatalities have occurred in recent years.
