In west London, a tragic collision between a car and a bus has resulted in the death of three individuals. Metropolitan Police responded to the incident on Bedfont Road, Feltham, at 23:55 BST on Monday to find both vehicles engulfed in flames. The three occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth was rushed to the hospital. Additionally, two passengers on the bus, which was an H26 service heading towards Hatton Cross, were also taken to the hospital, though their injuries are not considered life-threatening. Other passengers received treatment at the scene, as reported by the Met.
The London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were on-site to assist during the aftermath of the collision. Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt of the fire service conveyed his condolences, stating, “The thoughts of everyone within the brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident.” He commended the bravery and commitment of the responding crews and emergency service personnel in managing the challenging circumstances. The fire was successfully extinguished by 01:41 BST. Claire Mann, the Chief Operating Officer of Transport for London (TfL), expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and friends affected by the collision. She emphasized TfL’s unwavering commitment to safety and highlighted their collaboration with the authorities in their ongoing investigation.
As investigations progress, the roads in the vicinity will remain closed. The focus remains on unraveling the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident. The priority of ensuring safety on the roads is reiterated by TfL as they continue to work closely with law enforcement to gather all pertinent details. The community stands in solidarity with those impacted by the loss of life in this tragic collision, as efforts are concerted to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash
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