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Driver held over fatal bus crash | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A bus driver has been arrested after his vehicle collided with a tram and a car, killing a man. | |
The driver was one of six people taken to hospital following the incident in central Croydon, south London, on Sunday morning. | |
Police said the bus collided with a tram before it hit a BMW car. A 28-year-old bus passenger died at the scene. | |
The 28-year-old driver was arrested on Sunday after he left hospital. | |
He had been treated for minor injuries. | |
The crash happened at about 0950 BST in George Street and two shop fronts were damaged in the incident. | |
Deepest sympathies | |
Police said they were still awaiting formal identification but next of kin had been informed. | |
A post-mortem examination will take place on Tuesday. | |
Insp Philip Mockett said: "We have have statements from people on the vehicles and from people in the shops in the area, so we should be able to piece together what happened. | Insp Philip Mockett said: "We have have statements from people on the vehicles and from people in the shops in the area, so we should be able to piece together what happened. |
"But anyone with any further information should contact us." | "But anyone with any further information should contact us." |
Transport for London (TfL) said: "Following a collision involving a route 468 bus and a tram, a person has been killed. | |
"We will carry out a full investigation. | |
"Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the person who died and those who were injured." | |
Croydon Tramlink is running again and roads in the area have reopened. | Croydon Tramlink is running again and roads in the area have reopened. |