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London bus crash: Two trapped and dozens injured London bus crash: Two people critically injured
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About a dozen people have been injured, two of them critically, in a bus crash in south London.About a dozen people have been injured, two of them critically, in a bus crash in south London.
Two passengers are believed to be trapped on the double decker bus in Kennington, London Fire Brigade said. Two passengers who were trapped on the double-decker bus in Kennington have been freed, London Fire Brigade said.
The front of the number 59, which was heading to King's Cross, was crumpled against a tree near the Ship pub on Kennington Road.The front of the number 59, which was heading to King's Cross, was crumpled against a tree near the Ship pub on Kennington Road.
Fire crews, paramedics, the air ambulance and officers from the Metropolitan Police are at the scene.Fire crews, paramedics, the air ambulance and officers from the Metropolitan Police are at the scene.
Two people, including a 19-year-old woman, are in a critical condition, Metropolitan Police traffic sergeant Richard Sutton confirmed.Two people, including a 19-year-old woman, are in a critical condition, Metropolitan Police traffic sergeant Richard Sutton confirmed.
He said two other people were also seriously injured and two off-duty police officers were hurt, one with a suspected broken arm.He said two other people were also seriously injured and two off-duty police officers were hurt, one with a suspected broken arm.
In total, the Met said there were 23 "walking wounded" and there are currently no fatalities. In total, the Met said there were 23 "walking wounded".
London Ambulance Service tweeted that it was treating more than a dozen patients.London Ambulance Service tweeted that it was treating more than a dozen patients.
Transport for London's director for buses, Mike Weston, said the bus "swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a tree" at about 10:50 GMT. The BBC's Rebecca Cafe, who went to the scene, said the two trapped people had been freed by emergency services.
Transport for London's director for buses Mike Weston, said the bus "swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a tree" at about 10:50 GMT.
He said: "Our first concern is, of course, for the driver, passengers and others involved in this incident and we can confirm the emergency services are in attendance.He said: "Our first concern is, of course, for the driver, passengers and others involved in this incident and we can confirm the emergency services are in attendance.
"There will be a thorough investigation into this incident as a matter of urgency.""There will be a thorough investigation into this incident as a matter of urgency."
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said: "Firefighters are attending a double decker bus that's crashed into a tree on Kennington Road, Kennington. London Fire Brigade confirmed that up to 12 people had been injured in the crash.
"Around a dozen people are believed to have been injured and firefighters are working to release two people who are believed to be trapped.
"Four fire engines are on the scene from Soho, Westminster, and Lambeth fire stations.
"London Ambulance Service, the air ambulance, and the Metropolitan police are also at the scene."
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