'Dozens' Injured In London Bus Crash!

Two people, including a 19-year-old woman, are in critical condition after a bus crashed into a tree in south London.

Police, ambulance and fire crews are on the scene of the crash, which took place in Kennington Road.

A man with a bloodied head was seen being put on to an ambulance and emergency crews were using a cherry picker to gain access to the back of the bus.

The scene of the bus crash in south London. Image: James Edgar, PA Wire

The front of the bus, a number 59 heading to King's Cross, was crumpled against a tree near the Ship pub.

London Fire Brigade station manager Clive Robinson said: "We are working to release two people who are trapped on the top deck of the bus.

"A number of people have been injured and are being taken care of by paramedics."

Metropolitan Police traffic sergeant Richard Sutton confirmed two people were critically injured, including the 19-year-old woman.

Two others were seriously hurt, he added. Two off-duty police officers were also injured, one with a "heavily suspected" broken arm.

Fire crews used ladders to remove people and seats from the top of the back of the bus.

Transport for London's director for buses, Mike Weston, said the bus "swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a tree".

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."