Three people die in crash between car and bus near Heathrow Airport

Three people have died and three others have been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport.

An air ambulance was seen landing near Bedfont Road in Feltham at around 23:55BST on Monday (31 March).

Both vehicles were on fire when emergency crews arrived on the scene, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.

The fire was put out at around 01:40BST on Tuesday (01 April).

Statement from police released

Met Police said: "Very sadly, three occupants from the car were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth occupant was taken to hospital.

"We await an update on their condition.

"The bus was also alight. Some passengers were treated for injuries at the scene and two were taken to hospital.

"Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening"

Fire brigade and London Ambulance give updates

In a statement, the London Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 23:55 yesterday (31 March) to reports of a road traffic collision on Bedfont Road, Feltham," they said in a statement.

"We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer, members of our hazardous area response team (HART) and London's Air Ambulance.

"Our crews treated six people. Sadly, three people were declared dead at the scene. We took the other three patients to hospital."

London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt 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.”

Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the people who were tragically killed yesterday in a collision involving a bus and a car.

"This is a devastating incident and we have support available for those affected. Safety is our top priority and we are working urgently with the police on their investigation."

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