Buses queuing on Uxbridge Road following the collision. Picture: Antonio D'Alessio
July 31, 2024
A cyclist has received possibly life-threatening injuries after being involved in a collision with a bus on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd’s Bush.
They were hit by an SL8 bus shortly before 9.11pm this Tuesday (30 July). An ambulance was on the scene within four minutes and a London’s Air Ambulance Helicopter landed on Shepherd’s Bush Green.
The injured person was initially treated at the scene near the entrance to Shepherd's Bush Market by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to a major trauma centre.
The bus driver was not arrested and the police say their enquiries are continuing into the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage can contact police on 101 quoting CAD 7659/30JUL.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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