Tourist bus crashes into souvenir stand at Trafalgar Square

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 21:20 · Archive

A Golden Tours double-decker bus collided with a souvenir stand near Trafalgar Square in central London on Thursday afternoon.

A Golden Tours double-decker hop-on-hop-off tour bus ploughed into a souvenir stand at the corner of Spring Gardens and Trafalgar Square on Thursday afternoon. According to eyewitnesses, the bus crashed into traffic lights before hitting the stand. The stand, which sells tickets for sightseeing operators, was also struck by a black 4×4. London-themed souvenirs including key rings and tote bags were scattered across the scene.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed there were no serious injuries and the incident is not terrorism-related. A witness who passed shortly after said the stall 'had been crippled'. Emergency services including the London Fire Brigade attended the scene, with two fire engines and a Fire Rescue Unit from Euston, Paddington and Chelsea fire stations dispatched.

A Golden Tours spokesperson said the company is investigating the circumstances and stressed that such incidents are extremely rare. 'The wellbeing and safety of our passengers, staff and members of the public are always our highest priority,' they said.

How it is being reported

• Double-decker tourist bus ploughs into souvenir stand near London's Trafalgar SquareThe hop-on-hop-off service was travelling near the London landmark on Thursday afternoon when it collided with the stand.Daily Mail · 22 Oct, 21:08
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In this story: Golden Tours · Trafalgar Square · London · London Fire Brigade · Metropolitan Police

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