An incident unfolded this morning on Old Brompton Road, as a bus collided with a building, leading to a substantial emergency response. Police have closed a section of Old Brompton Road following the incident, which occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
Emergency services, including the police, fire brigade, and London Ambulance Service, were swiftly dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of people being trapped following the collision.
The crash has resulted in the closure of Old Brompton Road in both directions, affecting several bus services, including routes 74, 430, and C1. The road remains shut between Redcliffe Road and Finborough Road.
As of now, it remains unclear the extent of injuries sustained by those involved in the incident and the total number of individuals affected. We have reached out to both the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service for further details on the incident.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and allow emergency services to carry out their work efficiently. Commuters are urged to seek alternative routes until the road is reopened, and normal traffic flow is restored.
The incident is currently under investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
A Spokesman for the Met Police said:
Police were called at approximately 05:45hrs on Tuesday, 30 January to reports of a bus in collision with a building in Old Brompton Road, junction with Finborough Road, SW5.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
No reports of any serious injuries.
Road closures remain in place.
Enquiries into the circumstances continue.
