A double-decker bus crashed into the front of a terraced house in Notting Hill on Thursday evening, July 2, leaving the road closed and diverting bus routes. Emergency services responded to St Quintin Avenue shortly before 7:15 PM after the bus veered off the road, struck street furniture, and collided with the property.
No Injuries, Two Cars Damaged
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that two cars were also damaged in the incident. Fortunately, no one was injured. Two fire engines remained at the scene for approximately 50 minutes, departing just after 8 PM. The Brigade was called at 7:12 PM and the incident was declared over by 8:03 PM.
Emergency Response
Two fire engines from North Kensington and Hammersmith fire stations attended, along with two fire rescue units from Chelsea and Croydon. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 7:14 PM yesterday to reports of a road traffic collision in St Quintin Avenue, W10. We sent a paramedic in a fast response car to the scene. Fortunately, no one needed treatment.”
Road Closure and Diversions
St Quintin Avenue remains closed westbound between Highlever Road and North Pole Road. The 7 and 70 bus routes are under diversion due to the closure. A Brigade spokesperson stated: “Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on Quintin Avenue in Notting Hill yesterday. Crews made the scene safe after a bus collided with street furniture and a terraced house. Two cars were also damaged in the collision.”
