Residents living on Sandhurst Road and Sangley Road in Catford have reported 10 bus crashes in seven months, prompting urgent calls for safety measures to prevent fatalities. Around 3,700 buses travel through the area daily, with many incidents involving hit-and-run cases. Since July 2021, there have been 85 crashes involving buses, with only one resulting in an injury. Lewisham Council is aware of residents’ concerns and is implementing traffic calming measures, while Transport for London assures commitment to safety and reviews driver behavior.
Residents on Sandhurst Road and Sangley Road in Catford fear for safety due to frequent bus crashes, calling for urgent traffic safety measures to prevent fatalities.
With approximately 3,700 buses passing through Sandhurst Road daily, residents report numerous collisions, including hit-and-run incidents leaving suspicious red paint marks on cars.
Despite 85 reported bus crashes since July 2021, only one incident involved injuries. Local authorities acknowledge residents' concerns but claim limited responsibility for bus routing.
Lewisham Council is introducing traffic calming measures like planters and street furniture to address resident frustrations about bus safety, collaborating with Transport for London.
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