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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 Talacre Road at about 0900 GMT. | |
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 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. |