Three dead and six injured after car crashes into bus before huge fire erupts
THREE people have died and six people were injured after a car crashed into a bus in a huge blaze.
The H26 bus was heading towards Hatton Cross before smashing head on with a silver Mercedes on a railway bridge in Feltham, London.
Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene on Bedfont Road just before midnight yesterday and found two vehicles ablaze.
A driver and two passengers in the car are understood to have died.
Cops said that a fourth person was taken to hospital but their current condition is unknown.
Six passengers were also treated for injuries at the scene and two were hospitalised, said the London Fire Brigade.
The charred shell of the bus remained at the scene today while the burned car was covered with a blue tarpaulin.
Fire crews from Feltham and Heston fire stations were sent to the scene.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told The Sun: “At around 23.55 hrs on Monday, 31 March officers in a response vehicle came across a car alight on Bedfont Road, Feltham.
“The vehicle had been involved in a collision with a bus at the location.
“Very sadly, three occupants from the car were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth occupant was taken to hospital. We await an update on their condition.
“The bus was also alight. Some passengers were treated for injuries at the scene and two were taken to hospital.
“Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were in attendance to assist with the incident and roads in the area will remain closed while an investigation continues.
“Anyone with information which could assist is asked to contact 101 quoting CAD 8411.”
London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt said: “The thoughts of everyone within the Brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident.
“I’d like to thank our crews and emergency service colleagues for the determination and dedication they showed when responding to this difficult situation.
“The Brigade will speak with our firefighters that attended and offer support through our counselling and trauma services where required.”
A full statement from LFB read: “Sadly, three people have died following a road traffic collision and fire on Bedfont Road, Feltham.
Firefighters were mobilised to reports of a collision involving a bus and a car.
“Upon arrival, crews found both vehicles alight and began firefighting operations. Firefighters worked to make the scene safe as London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police Service crews carried out immediate emergency care.
“Sadly, three people were declared dead at the scene by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.
“Six other people were treated on scene by paramedics, and three were removed to hospital for further treatment.
“The Brigade was first called about the incident at 0000, and crews from Feltham and Heston fire stations were sent to the scene. The incident was over for firefighters by 0141.”