A London double-decker bus smashed into a row of shops in Westminster, narrowly missing a busy Pret A Manger and injuring one person.
Double-Decker Crashes Into Dental Studio
The number 3 bus, en route to Crystal Palace, mounted the pavement and ploughed into the SW1 Dental Studio on Great Peter Street at 1:40pm on Tuesday.
Shocking images show the bus embedded deep in the shopfront, with a black taxi also spotted on the pavement near the wreckage.
Emergency Services Race to the Scene
Firefighters and police responded swiftly to the chaos. Transport for London’s Rosie Trew said:
“We’re working with bus operator Transport UK to investigate the cause of a collision earlier today on Great Peter Street. Our thoughts are with the one person who is believed to have been injured and with anyone else impacted by this distressing incident. We have support available for anyone affected.”
It’s not yet known whether the injured person was on the bus or inside the dental studio when the crash happened.
Road Cleared As Police Probe Incident
The site has been cleared and Great Peter Street reopened. The Metropolitan Police have been approached for further comment.
Rising Bus Crashes Spark Safety Fears
Just last month, a number 24 bus crashed into bollards near Victoria Station, stirring fresh concerns over London’s bus safety.
The Met Police confirmed 17 people have been injured across recent bus incidents, including pedestrians and passengers. Two were treated at the scene; 15, including a bus driver, required hospital care.
