""The driver was crawling out the front of the bus covered in blood. We helped him out and dragged him over to the side. He was screaming, he was saying 'this F-ing bus, this F-ing bus'. And then he was asking if the passengers were OK.""
""I just saw the bus driver crying out. I just ran to him, ask him if he was okay and then he just started saying 'there's something wrong with that bus'. And then he just asked us to check the passengers. So we just ran around, opened the door and tried to get people out, everyone who we could. Without the bollards, it would have run over us.""
""We understand this incident will have been very distressing to all those involved and injured and we have begun an investigation. We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to please contact us. We welcome any dash cam or mobile phone footage. We are working closely with our partners to clear the scene but the road will remain closed for the next few hours so please seek alternative routes.""
Shortly after 8am a bus mounted the pavement close to Victoria Station, injuring 17 people and the bus driver. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the injured were taken to hospital. Maintenance workers reported fainting people, passengers covered in blood, and glass scattered across the floor. Eyewitnesses heard a "massive explosion" and described chaotic scenes as bystanders helped evacuate passengers and attend to the injured. Bollards prevented the vehicle from causing further harm. Police opened an investigation, appealed for witnesses and mobile footage, and warned the road would remain closed for hours.
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