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| Six hurt as roof ripped from bus | Six hurt as roof ripped from bus |
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| Six people were injured when a double decker bus crashed into a bridge in north London. | Six people were injured when a double decker bus crashed into a bridge in north London. |
| The bus had been diverted along Prince of Wales Road because of a major fire at Camden market on Saturday. | The bus had been diverted along Prince of Wales Road because of a major fire at Camden market on Saturday. |
| A police spokesperson said one man suffered serious head injuries when the roof was pulled off the vehicle. | A police spokesperson said one man suffered serious head injuries when the roof was pulled off the vehicle. |
| The route 24 bus between Hampstead Heath and Pimlico normally goes through Camden High Street. Drivers have been asked to avoid the crash site. | |
| The crash happened near the junction with Talcre Road at about 0900 GMT. | The crash happened near the junction with Talcre Road at about 0900 GMT. |
| A Transport for London spokesperson said buses had been using the route under the narrow bridge safely for 24 hours before the crash happened. | |
| The bus had been diverted because of road closures after a fire | |
| He said: "The route is a recognised diversion route and drivers know to drive straight through the middle." | |
| Saturday night's fire caused serious damage to the area's famous market. | |
| Storage buildings for the market and the nearby Hawley Arms pub were also damaged and local residents had to leave their homes. | |
| Police warned that main roads could remain closed for up to four days. |