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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 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 Talacre 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. A Transport for London (TfL) spokesperson said buses had been using the route under the arched bridge safely for 24 hours before the crash happened.
The bus had been diverted because of road closures after a fire The bus was diverted because of road closures. Picture: Toby Koch
He said: "The route is a recognised diversion route and drivers know to drive straight through the middle."He said: "The route is a recognised diversion route and drivers know to drive straight through the middle."
Buses and overground rail services have been disrupted, and tickets are being accepted on London Underground.
An investigation into the crash has been launched by TfL and the bus operator, London General.
Saturday night's fire caused serious damage to the area's famous market.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.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.Police warned that main roads could remain closed for up to four days.