A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in central London outside Victoria Bus Station. The incident took place at around 09:00 GMT and emergency services, including multiple police cars and fire engines, were seen at the site shortly afterwards. Photos on social media showed a red double-decker bus crashed into a passenger shelter at Terminus Place. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the pedestrian death and said an investigation has been launched.
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has called the crash an “awful tragedy” and extended his thoughts and prayers to the victim’s family. Transport for London’s (TfL) chief operating officer, Glynn Barton, has also expressed their deep condolences and offered support to those affected. Following the incident, the station has been closed for the foreseeable future as investigations continue.
This incident is not the first of its kind, as bus accidents resulting in the death of pedestrians are not uncommon in London. Previously, a study conducted by TfL in 2018 found significant discrepancies between driver vision and the head height of pedestrians, particularly children and those with disabilities. This issue can make it difficult for drivers to detect obstacles like pedestrians, which could contribute to pedestrian collisions.
TfL has since introduced a number of measures to improve road safety, including a new safety rating for lorries and buses. Other initiatives include training for drivers on hazard awareness and speed reduction, improvements to infrastructure and new technology to improve visibility for bus drivers
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