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Six Taken to Hospital After Two Double‑Deckers Collide on Newington Causeway

Investigators are working to establish the cause.

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.