A London bus crashed into a west London townhouse on Thursday evening, causing significant damage to the property's front window and stairs. Emergency services were called to the home on St Quintin Avenue in Notting Hill at around 7.15pm after the vehicle ploughed into the front of the house.
Damage and Casualties
Images from the scene show the route 70 bus mounted onto the kerb, with a sash window dislodged from its frame and damage to some stairs. Two cars were also damaged in the collision. Transport for London (TfL) reported that one person suffered a “minor injury”, but no one on the scene required treatment.
Investigation and Response
TfL confirmed it is working with the operator, First Bus, to investigate the incident, with the cause of the crash currently unknown. The Metropolitan Police attended the scene but have stated that no arrests have been made and no criminal offences have been identified. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that two fire engines from North Kensington and Hammersmith fire stations and two fire rescue units from Chelsea and Croydon fire stations also attended.
The surrounding road was cordoned off, and emergency services remained at the scene this morning, with nearby bus routes diverted. Johnny Thalassites from Kensington and Chelsea Council said council officers were on site alongside dangerous structure engineers to assess the damage. He stated: “We are aware of the incident and have officers on site, including dangerous structure engineers to assess the damage. We'd expect an investigation to be underway to establish the cause, but we’re just glad nobody appears to be seriously hurt.”
