A tragic scene unfolded just before midnight near Heathrow Airport as a car and a bus collided in a violent head-on crash, leaving three people dead and several others injured.
The horror crash happened around 11:55 p.m. on Bedfont Road in Feltham, where an H26 bus and a silver Mercedes slammed into each other on a railway bridge. By the time emergency services arrived, both vehicles were engulfed in flames.
All three people inside the car were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth occupant was rushed to the hospital. On the bus, two passengers also sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital, though their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening. Others on board were treated by paramedics at the scene.
Terrifying images showed thick fire and smoke billowing from the wreckage as firefighters from Feltham and Heston stations battled the blaze. The fire was finally extinguished by 1:41 a.m.
Police have closed roads in the area as investigations continue.
Paul McCourt, Assistant Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, expressed condolences and praised the emergency response teams: “The thoughts of everyone within the Brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident. I’d like to thank our crews and emergency service colleagues for the determination and dedication they showed when responding to this difficult situation.”
Transport for London also responded to the tragedy. Claire Mann, Chief Operating Officer, said: “This is a devastating incident and we have support available for those affected. Safety is our top priority and we are working urgently with the police on their investigation.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact police by calling 101 and quoting CAD 8411.
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