Key Points
- A double-decker 474 bus with approximately 20 passengers crashed into a shop on Station Road, Manor Park, East London, on Thursday morning.
- Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and the London Fire Brigade, responded within minutes to the incident.
- One individual was treated at the scene and taken to hospital; no critical or life-threatening injuries were reported, according to London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
- Station Road was closed in both directions and remains cordoned off as investigations continue.
- Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent investigation into the circumstances and cause of the crash.
- All other bus services in the area have been diverted.
- The London Fire Brigade confirmed two engines and a rescue unit attended; approximately 20 people left the bus before the Brigade’s arrival.
- Public urged to avoid the area as emergency crews continue their work.
- No statements yet regarding possible causes, such as mechanical fault or driver health.
What happened during the Manor Park bus crash?
At approximately 9:10 am on Thursday, emergency services were alerted to reports of a serious collision involving a double-decker bus and a retail shop on Station Road, close to Manor Park Station in East London.
According to BBC News reporters, emergency personnel—including the police, paramedics, and fire brigade—arrived at the scene within five minutes of the initial calls. The bus, operating on the 474 route, had smashed into the shop front with around 20 people on board at the time, as reported by The Sun’s on-site team.
According to a spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service quoted by The Mirror,
“We were called at 9:10am today to reports of a road traffic collision on Station Road, Manor Park. We sent resources including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, a paramedic in a fast response car and paramedics from our hazardous area response team (HART). Our first paramedic arrived on scene in less than five minutes. We treated a patient and took them to hospital”.
London Fire Brigade also confirmed via statements shared with BBC News that the Brigade was
“called to a road traffic collision and one person was taken to hospital. A double decker bus was in collision with a building. Around twenty people left the bus before the Brigade arrived. Control Officers took the first of three calls at 9:13am and mobilised two fire engines and a Fire Rescue Unit to the scene”.
How did emergency services respond and what was the outcome for the passengers?
Emergency services swiftly responded, deploying significant resources to the scene. Initial assessments reported no life-threatening injuries among passengers or bystanders.
As detailed by reporters at both The Sun and The Mirror,
“Station Road is currently closed in both directions and has been cordoned off by police”.
The London Ambulance Service’s spokesperson confirmed the rapid arrival and treatment:
“Our first paramedic arrived on scene in less than five minutes. We treated a patient and took them to hospital,”
with no further details yet available on their condition.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson, as cited by BBC News, stressed that while the crash had the potential for more serious consequences, swift evacuation meant that “around twenty people left the bus before the Brigade arrived”.
What have police and local authorities said about the investigation?
The Metropolitan Police have released a brief statement stating that an urgent investigation has now been launched to uncover the circumstances behind the collision. All relevant agencies, including the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service, are supporting the inquiry.
No speculation as to the cause has been released at this stage, with authorities seeking both witness testimony and CCTV evidence, as reported across all major media outlets covering the incident. Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to get in touch.
Station Road will remain closed while police forensic teams complete their inspection, and bus routes in the area have been diverted.
Were there any eyewitness statements or notable comments from officials?
As of the latest reports, no formal eyewitness statements have been published in mainstream news but emergency service spokespersons have praised the prompt coordination. Fire and ambulance crews emphasised that their rapid deployment prevented worse outcomes.
According to BBC News, emergency responders were called to Station Road near Manor Park Station at around 9:00 a.m. GMT, where they found that a double-decker bus had crashed into a shop. Fortunately, there were no reports of life-threatening or life-altering injuries, though one person was taken to hospital for treatment. The Sun also reported that police, paramedics, and firefighters arrived swiftly at the scene, and that authorities have cordoned off Station Road while an investigation into the crash is carried out.
Has this happened in East London before?
While not uncommon for London buses to be involved in road incidents, major crashes into buildings remain rare. Media reports often recall previous crashes in other parts of London but confirm there is no direct link between today’s event and any previous incidents in Manor Park.
What disruption has this caused for the local community?
The crash led to significant disruption in East London. Station Road was closed in both directions throughout the morning and emergency cordons were established, severely affecting local traffic and public transport links.
Other bus services in the area have been rerouted or subject to significant delays and police have requested that residents and travellers avoid the area until further notice.
Are there any confirmed updates on the patient taken to hospital?
As of publication, there has been no update on the patient’s condition. BBC News, The Mirror, and The Sun all confirm that only one person was taken to hospital and that police are not commenting further at this stage out of respect for patient confidentiality and the ongoing investigation.
What happens next?
With forensics ongoing and the cause still unclear, residents should expect continued disruption and should follow updates from the Metropolitan Police and Transport for London. Coverage will continue across the BBC, The Sun, and The Mirror, as more information emerges from the police investigation and local authorities.
