TfL Investigates Man Hit By Bus At Walthamstow Station
The incident on September 22 follows a fatal collision at the same location in December 2023.
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Transport for London has initiated an urgent investigation following a collision involving a man and a double-decker bus at Walthamstow bus station. The incident occurred shortly after 10am on Tuesday, September 22. The London Ambulance Service transported the injured man to a major trauma centre. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the man's injuries were not fatal but declined to provide further details.
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Pedestrian hospitalised after bus collision at Walthamstow Bus Station
The incident on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, led to the temporary closure of the station and widespread bus service disruption.
This latest incident marks the second serious collision at Walthamstow bus station in less than three years. In December 2023, a retired nurse died after being struck by a bus at the same location. Following that fatality, TfL implemented safety improvements over six weeks, including new CCTV, enhanced lighting, clearer road markings, and additional pedestrian crossings.
However, it was noted that pedestrian crossings have not been installed at the station entrance where the recent collision took place. Dylan Carroll, founder of London Bus Forums and a bus driver, expressed concern. He stated that the area by the station entrance is not controlled by a pedestrian crossing, creating a potentially unsafe crossing point for individuals. Mr Carroll suggested this indicates a systemic issue with health and safety within the bus station, despite significant investment in safety upgrades.
Rosie Trew, head of bus service delivery at TfL, confirmed the ongoing investigation. She stated, "We're urgently investigating alongside the operator, Stagecoach, and the police to find out what happened, and we have support for anyone affected by this incident." Images from the scene showed the bus cordoned off near the station entrance, with paramedics attending to the injured man.
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Questions this report answers
+What happened at Walthamstow bus station on September 22?
A man was hit by a double-decker bus at Walthamstow bus station shortly after 10am on Tuesday, September 22. He was taken to a major trauma centre with injuries that were not fatal.
+Who is investigating the incident?
Transport for London is conducting an urgent investigation into the incident. They are working with the bus operator, Stagecoach, and the Metropolitan Police to determine the cause.
+Has there been a similar incident at this station before?
Yes, a fatal collision occurred at Walthamstow bus station in December 2023, when a retired nurse died after being hit by a bus. TfL carried out safety improvements following that incident.
+Are there pedestrian crossings at the station entrance?
It has been noted that the area by the station entrance where the recent collision occurred does not have a controlled pedestrian crossing, raising safety concerns for people crossing in that location.
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