Overview
- The crash occurred around 8am on Newington Causeway near Elephant and Castle, drawing a large multi‑agency response.
- London Ambulance Service deployed ambulance crews, hazardous area specialists and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.
- Police and ambulance officials said injuries were not life‑changing or life‑threatening, and no arrests have been made as inquiries continue.
- Images from the scene show one bus striking the Southwark Playhouse frontage, with the fire brigade reporting slight building damage.
- The road was closed in both directions with multiple bus diversions, and firefighters concluded their on‑scene operations by about 10am.