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| Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide | Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide |
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| One person has died and 15 others have been hurt in a crash between two buses and a car in south-east London. | One person has died and 15 others have been hurt in a crash between two buses and a car in south-east London. |
| The crash occurred on Sevenoaks Road in Orpington at about 22:10 GMT on Thursday. | The crash occurred on Sevenoaks Road in Orpington at about 22:10 GMT on Thursday. |
| London Ambulance Service said one person was pronounced dead at the scene and 15 people had been taken to hospital. Three have serious injuries. | |
| A man who was driving the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, the Met said. | A man who was driving the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, the Met said. |
| The London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent 60 firefighters to the scene of the collision. | The London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent 60 firefighters to the scene of the collision. |
| Fire crews rescued several people from the single-decker buses, helped carry out first aid and made the vehicles safe, according to LFB Assistant Commissioner Graham Ellis. | Fire crews rescued several people from the single-decker buses, helped carry out first aid and made the vehicles safe, according to LFB Assistant Commissioner Graham Ellis. |
| Road closures have been put in place and police have advised motorists to use alternative routes. | Road closures have been put in place and police have advised motorists to use alternative routes. |
| Six bus routes have also been diverted. |