Driver held over fatal bus crash

Two shop fronts were badly damaged. Pic: Dave Steiert

A bus driver has been arrested after his vehicle collided with a tram and a car, killing a man.

The driver was one of six people taken to hospital following the incident in central Croydon, south London, on Sunday morning.

Police said the bus collided with a tram before it hit a BMW car. A 28-year-old bus passenger died at the scene.

The 28-year-old driver was arrested on Sunday after he left hospital.

He had been treated for minor injuries.

The crash happened at about 0950 BST in George Street and two shop fronts were damaged in the incident.

Deepest sympathies

Police said they were still awaiting formal identification but next of kin had been informed.

A post-mortem examination will take place on Tuesday.

Insp Philip Mockett said: "We have have statements from people on the vehicles and from people in the shops in the area, so we should be able to piece together what happened.

"But anyone with any further information should contact us."

Transport for London (TfL) said: "Following a collision involving a route 468 bus and a tram, a person has been killed.

"We will carry out a full investigation.

"Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the person who died and those who were injured."

Croydon Tramlink is running again and roads in the area have reopened.