Woman Rushed to Hospital After Bus and Cyclist Crash on London Bridge
A woman suffered a serious leg injury in a collision involving a bus and a cyclist on London Bridge during Wednesday’s hectic rush hour. The crash happened around 8:00am, sparking a fast emergency response from City of London Police and London Ambulance Service.
Northbound Lane on London Bridge Closed – Police Urge Avoidance
London Bridge remains shut to northbound traffic this morning. Officers are warning commuters to steer clear as investigations continue. Chief Inspector James Minney from City of London Police said:
“City of London Police officers are attending the scene of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a cyclist. A woman has been taken to hospital, and the bridge is currently closed to northbound traffic. We’d ask people to avoid the area. Investigations are ongoing.”
Paramedics Respond Rapidly – Victim Taken to Major Trauma Centre
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson revealed they were called at 8:29am and dispatched an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, and a clinical team manager. The first paramedics were on scene within five minutes. They treated the woman’s leg injury and rushed her to a major trauma centre as a priority.
Traffic Chaos Expected – Commuters Urged to Find Alternative Routes
The City of London Police continue probing the crash circumstances. Traffic disruption on London Bridge is expected to last throughout the morning. Drivers and cyclists should plan alternative routes and check live traffic updates to avoid delays.
