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Two buses crash in Brighton city centre Two buses crash in Brighton city centre
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Two double-decker buses have crashed into each other in a city centre, resulting in "multiple injuries". Two double-decker buses have crashed into each other in a city centre, leaving two people with life-threatening injuries.
The crash happened just after 09:20 BST in Queen's Road, Brighton, close to the clock tower, Sussex Police said. The collision happened just after 09:20 BST in North Street, Brighton, close to the clock tower, Sussex Police said.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance are at the scene. "Initial reports suggest there are multiple injuries," a police spokesman said. Three others have been seriously injured, a spokesman for the force said.
Vanessa Maile tweeted: "Looks like a serious bus crash. Never seen so many police." Drivers have been advised to avoid the city centre by police, who have declared it a major incident.
Sussex Police have declared it a major incident. The spokesman said: "In addition to those seriously injured, six to eight people are understood to be 'walking wounded' with minor injuries.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said five crews were at the site of the crash. "A walk in centre for anyone injured has been set up at the top of Queen's Road near the railway station."
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said five crews were at the scene of the crash.
South East Coast Ambulance Service tweeted: "Our staff are currently assessing & treating a number of patients."South East Coast Ambulance Service tweeted: "Our staff are currently assessing & treating a number of patients."
Six ambulances are on the scene, the service said. Six ambulances are at the scene and a triage centre has been set up, the service said.
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance landed next to Brighton Pavilion. A seriously injured patient was treated by the onboard doctor and paramedic before being taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Martin Harris, managing director of Brighton and Hove Buses, said: "We can confirm an incident took place involving two Brighton and Hove buses at about 9.20am in North Street.Martin Harris, managing director of Brighton and Hove Buses, said: "We can confirm an incident took place involving two Brighton and Hove buses at about 9.20am in North Street.
"Emergency services are currently at the scene looking after those who might be injured."Emergency services are currently at the scene looking after those who might be injured.
"A full investigation will begin.""A full investigation will begin."
Vanessa Maile tweeted: "Looks like a serious bus crash. Never seen so many police."