Police say 19 people have been injured in a bus crash in south London, with two in critical condition, after the bus struck a tree.
The incident occurred around 10.50am on Kennington Road, near the Imperial War Museum, while the number 59 bus was en route to King's Cross.
Police say initial witness reports suggesting the bus swerved to avoid a car are false.
Among the injured were two police officers The fire service says two people are still trapped inside the bus with emergency workers attempting to free them.
Police say 15 passengers are "walking wounded", two people are in serious condition and two more - including a 19-year-old girl - are critical.
Two of the injured were police officers who have been taken to hospital - one with a suspected broken arm.
Kennington Road has been closed and several bus routes redirected Aerial footage from the scene shows the front of the bus, operated by Arriva, collapsed around the trunk of a tree.
Fire and ambulance crews are currently at the scene of the crash.
Transport for London said there will be a thorough investigation into the incident.
The TfL have promised a "thorough" investigation into the crash Mike Weston, TfL's director for buses, said: "Our first concern is, of course, for the driver, passengers and others involved in this incident."
"There will be a thorough investigation into this incident as a matter of urgency."
Kennington Road is currently closed in both directions with routes 3, 59, 159 and 360 currently on diversion.
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