Nine people have been injured after a collision involving a police van and a double-decker bus near Oval Underground Station.
Emergency services were called to Kennington Park Road at the junction with Camberwell New Road shortly after 11.30am on Wednesday, February 14.
Six police officers were among the injured, including one who had to be hauled from the vehicle by firefighters and rushed to hospital.
Three people who left the bus were also taken to hospital. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Photos from the scene appear to show it was a 36 bus from New Cross to Queen’s Park Station via Peckham and Victoria.
Road closures have been in place while officers dealt with the incident and investigations are ongoing.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Kennington Park Road, SE11 at about 11:32hrs on Wednesday, 14 February following reports of a collision involving a police van and a bus.
“Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues in LAS and LFB.
“Nine people were taken to hospital, including a six police officers.
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“Their injuries have been assessed as not life threatening or life changing.
“Road closures remain in place while officers deal with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called at 1211 to a report of a road traffic collision on Kennington Park Road, SE11. A double-decker bus and a police vehicle were involved.
“Three people who left the bus before firefighters arrived were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.
“One police officer who was reported to be trapped inside the vehicle was released by firefighters before being taken to hospital.
“A number of other police officers were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
“Two fire engines from Clapham and Peckham fire stations and a fire and rescue unit from Battersea Fire Station attended the scene.”
Kennington Park Road links parts of south and south-west London with Elephant and Castle. As well as the lanes for motor traffic, it has bike lanes and is served by several bus routes.
