A tragic incident unfolded in Harrow on Monday evening when a London bus collided with a bus stop at the junction of Lower Road and Bessborough Road. The accident, which occurred shortly after 9:20 PM, has resulted in one fatality and left three people injured, including a nine-year-old child.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bus driver—a woman who remains uninjured—was attempting to service the bus stop when she was forced to take evasive action. According to eyewitness accounts, another vehicle overtook her at speed.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. The Metropolitan Police, along with teams from the London Ambulance Service, attended the area, and a major incident investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police’s collision investigation unit. Ambulance crews treated patients on scene, and those with more serious injuries were transported to a major trauma centre for further care.
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Road closures and diversions are currently in effect in the area as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the crash. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured any footage to come forward with information.
The bus driver is being questioned as part of the investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time. Residents and commuters in Harrow are advised to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police or share details anonymously via Crimestoppers. Our thoughts remain with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
