Deadly Orpington Crash: Bus Driver Killed in Multi-Vehicle Smash
Detectives are hunting for witnesses and footage after a fatal smash in Orpington. The horror collision unfolded on Sevenoaks Road just after 10pm on Thursday, 31 October.
Two Buses and Car Collide – One Dead
Emergency teams rushed to the scene where two buses and a car had crashed. Tragically, Kenneth Matcham, 60, from gravesend/" title="Gravesend" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Gravesend, Kent, and bus driver, was declared dead at the scene. His family have been informed.
15 Injured, Including Serious Cases
Paramedics treated 15 casualties, three with serious injuries. The rest suffered minor wounds. The 20-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous and drug-driving.
He was taken to hospital as a precaution before being released under investigation.
Police Appeal for Dashcam Footage and Witnesses
Met Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is urging anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or mobile footage, or who saw the crash to come forward.
Call the incident room on 020 8285 1574 or police on 101, quoting CAD 9509/31OCT.
