Man killed in bus, tram and car accident
Sunday, 07 Sep 2008 16:01
Man killed in accident with a bus, a car and a tram in Croydon
A man has been killed in an accident with a bus, a car and a tram in Croydon.
Police said a Route 468 double-decker bus and a tram were in a collision - after which the bus was in collision with a BMW car – on George Street, in the town centre.
Officers were called shortly before 10:00 BST to the incident and a man was confirmed dead at the scene.
The man has not been identified, but was believed to be in his early 20s.
There were passengers on board the bus and tram, police confirmed, and six people were taken to Mayday Hospital. None of them are critical, police said.
The male bus driver was also taken to a hospital but is not critical.
Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit at Catford are investigating, and ask any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to call the CIU on 020 8285 1574.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to George Street.