Pedestrian injured after bus crashes into Hayes building
A double decker bus collided with a building on Station Road on Friday evening, with the driver and a pedestrian treated for minor injuries.
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A pedestrian was injured when a double decker bus collided with a building on Station Road in Hayes on Friday evening. The incident took place around 7:30pm, close to Hayes and Harlington station. First Bus London confirmed that there were no passengers on board the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Both the bus driver and the pedestrian involved in the collision were treated for minor injuries. The Metropolitan Police attended the scene. Damage to the building has been assessed as non-structural, according to First Bus London.
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Investigation underway
Transport for London (TfL) stated that its thoughts are with the individual who was injured. A spokesperson for TfL confirmed that both TfL and the bus operator, First Bus, are cooperating with the police to establish the circumstances of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the collision are to be fully investigated.
TfL has advised that anyone affected by serious incidents on its network can contact the Sarah Hope Line for support. The line can be reached by telephone on 0343 222 5678 or via email at [email protected]
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Questions this report answers
+What happened on Station Road in Hayes on Friday evening?
A double decker bus crashed into a building on Station Road near Hayes and Harlington station around 7:30pm on Friday. A pedestrian was injured in the incident, and the bus driver also sustained minor injuries.
+Were there any passengers on the bus?
No, First Bus London confirmed that there were no passengers on board the double decker bus at the time of the collision with the building.
+What was the extent of the injuries and damage?
The pedestrian and the bus driver were treated for minor injuries. The damage to the building involved in the crash was confirmed as non-structural.
+Who is investigating the incident?
Transport for London and First Bus London are assisting the police with their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The Metropolitan Police attended the scene.
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