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Man killed in bus and tram crash | Man killed in bus and tram crash |
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A man has died in an accident involving a bus and a tram in Croydon. | A man has died in an accident involving a bus and a tram in Croydon. |
The crash happened at about 1000 BST on Sunday in George Street. The driver of the bus was taken to hospital. | The crash happened at about 1000 BST on Sunday in George Street. The driver of the bus was taken to hospital. |
Paramedics treated a number of other people at the scene but they did not need hospital attention. Two shop fronts and a car were also damaged. | Paramedics treated a number of other people at the scene but they did not need hospital attention. Two shop fronts and a car were also damaged. |
Transport for London said: "Following a collision involving a route 468 bus and a tram, a person has been killed. We will carry out a full investigation." | |
Their statement went on: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the person who died and those who were injured. | Their statement went on: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the person who died and those who were injured. |
A Scotland Yard spokesman said it could be some time before further details were available, as officers were engaged at the scene trying to determine what happened. | A Scotland Yard spokesman said it could be some time before further details were available, as officers were engaged at the scene trying to determine what happened. |
Some roads in the area were closed while investigations were carried out. |