A bus crashed through the front window of a home in Notting Hill on Thursday evening after colliding with street furniture and two parked cars before mounting the pavement. The Transport for London (TfL) bus entered the front of the property on St Quintin Avenue, becoming embedded in the building.
Emergency services were called to the scene on July 2, with firefighters, police, and other responders present into the following morning. Images from the scene depict the bus lodged in the front wall of the house, with significant damage to the property's entrance and its front windows shattered and dislodged. The staircase leading to the front door was destroyed.
The cause of the crash is currently unknown. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Police have cordoned off the surrounding area, and nearby roads remain closed as investigations continue. Bus services in the area have been diverted.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade stated that crews made the scene safe after the bus collided with street furniture and the terraced house, also damaging two cars. The Brigade received the call at 7:12 p.m. and the incident was concluded by 8:03 p.m. Two fire engines and two fire rescue units responded to the scene. The Metropolitan Police and Transport for London have been contacted for comment.