7 injured as bus roof ripped off in London bridge crash

Seven people have been injured after a double decker bus crashed into a low bridge in Norwood, South London.

The roof of the 197 service to Peckham was totally ripped off after it hit the bridge and became wedged underneath.

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According to the Metro, there is a sign next to the bridge warning tall vehicles not to attempt to go underneath it, reading: "Warning low bridge. Not suitable for double deck vehicles."

Four people were taken to hospital and the London Ambulance Service tweeted pictures of the scene.

Other Twitter users also commented on the incident:

It is believed the seven people that were injured were all on the top deck of the bus.

Speaking to the Standard, Leon Daniels, Transport for London's managing director of surface transport, said: "At approximately 9.20pm on 18 July, a route 197 double-decker bus, operated by Arriva, was involved in a collision with a bridge at the junction of Portland Road and Clifford Road.

"Seven passengers sustained minor injuries and emergency services attended the scene. There will be a full investigation into the incident."

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