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'32 injured' after bus crash in south London

Emergency services are at the scene of a bus crash in Kennington Road, south London in which 32 people have been injured. Two of those are in critical condition.

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Bus swerved to avoid vehicle and crashed into a tree

A double decker route 59 bus swerved to avoid another vehicle and hit a tree, Transport for London said.

Mike Weston, TfL's Director for Buses, said an investigation will be carried out as a matter of urgency.

At around 10:50 today a route 59 double deck bus, operated by Arriva, swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a tree.

The incident took place on Kennington Road near the Imperial War Museum SE1.

Our first concern is, of course, for the driver, passengers and others involved in this incident and we can confirm the emergency services are in attendance.

There will be a thorough investigation into this incident as a matter of urgency.

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