Experts are examining the condition of a tree which was struck by a bus, killing a pedestrian.
Experts are examining the condition of a tree which was struck by a bus, killing a pedestrian.
Emily Diamond, 23, from Abbey Wood, south-east London, was walking alongside the bus on Tower Hill Road, when branches fell onto her.
Emily Diamond, 23, from Abbey Wood, south-east London, was walking alongside the bus on Tower Hill Road, when branches fell onto her.
Experts will look at the stability of the tree as part of the investigation into the crash.
Experts will look at the stability of the tree as part of the investigation into the crash.
Eighteen people were injured in the accident on Tuesday morning. Four of them suffered serious head injuries.
Eighteen people were injured in the accident on Tuesday morning. Four of them suffered serious head injuries.
Post-mortem tests showed Miss Diamond died from multiple injuries.
The number 188 bus, which runs between Russell Square and North Greenwich, hit the tree near the junction with Tanner Street in Bermondsey. It's utterly tragic what's happened. It's devastating Neighbour Sheila Thomas
The number 188 bus, which runs between Russell Square and North Greenwich, hit the tree near the junction with Tanner Street in Bermondsey. It's utterly tragic what's happened. It's devastating Neighbour Sheila Thomas
Miss Diamond lives with her mother Jeanette and father Robert in Abbey Wood.
Miss Diamond lives with her mother Jeanette and father Robert in Abbey Wood.
Neighbour Sheila Thomas said: "Emily was a really bubbly person - a really nice girl.
Neighbour Sheila Thomas said: "Emily was a really bubbly person - a really nice girl.
Friends of the dead woman left messages of condolence on her social networking web page.
Friends of the dead woman left messages of condolence on her social networking web page.
"Hun... you were always the life and soul of the party... we will miss you sweetie," one read.
"Hun... you were always the life and soul of the party... we will miss you sweetie," one read.
A spokesman for Transport for London (TfL) said: "Trees along this section of Tower Bridge Road are owned and maintained by TfL and are included in our rigorous tree maintenance programme."
A spokesman for Transport for London (TfL) said: "Trees along this section of Tower Bridge Road are owned and maintained by TfL and are included in our rigorous tree maintenance programme."
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Footage showing police at the scene of the accident
Footage showing police at the scene of the accident
He added the investigation was ongoing but it was too early to say whether the stability of the tree was a factor in the crash.
He added the investigation was ongoing but it was too early to say whether the stability of the tree was a factor in the crash.
He added: "We are carrying out a thorough investigation and all aspects, including the role of the tree will be considered."
He added: "We are carrying out a thorough investigation and all aspects, including the role of the tree will be considered."
The branch is believed to have hit the right-hand corner of the bus, denting the roof and shattering glass in the front windows, before landing on Miss Diamond.
The branch is believed to have hit the right-hand corner of the bus, denting the roof and shattering glass in the front windows, before landing on Miss Diamond.
Eyewitness Tom Riley, 32, of Tottenham, north London, said: "I was coming out of the van and heard a crack.
Eyewitness Tom Riley, 32, of Tottenham, north London, said: "I was coming out of the van and heard a crack.
"The bus driver stopped and we tried to get on the bus and kick the door in. Then the bus driver collapsed.
"The bus driver stopped and we tried to get on the bus and kick the door in. Then the bus driver collapsed.
"At first we thought it was a bomb. It was as if the tree was just falling and was slowing the bus down.
"At first we thought it was a bomb. It was as if the tree was just falling and was slowing the bus down.
"The driver was trying to stop the bus. I do not think the bus driver hit the tree."
"The driver was trying to stop the bus. I do not think the bus driver hit the tree."
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