Three die in west London crash between car and bus

Three people have died after a car and a bus were involved in a collision in south-west London.

Metropolitan Police officers found both vehicles alight when they were called to Bedfont Road, Feltham, at around 23:55 BST on Monday.

Three people who were in the car were pronounced dead at the scene while a fourth was taken to hospital.

Two passengers in the bus, an H26 service bound for Hatton Cross, were also taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and others were treated at the scene, the Met said.

Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt from London Fire Brigade said: "The thoughts of everyone within the brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident.

"I'd like to thank our crews and emergency service colleagues for the determination and dedication they showed when responding to this difficult situation.

"The brigade will speak with our firefighters that attended and offer support through our counselling and trauma services where required."

The fire was put out at 01:41 BST.

Roads in the area will remain closed while an investigation continues.