Woman killed in crash with double decker bus in east London

A pistillate has died aft after her car crashed into a London autobus successful eastbound London.

Emergency services were called to Lea Bridge Road successful Hackney conscionable earlier 7am today.

The pistillate driving the car was rushed to hospital, but she died a abbreviated clip later.

The Metropolitan Police said: ‘Police were called astatine astir 06:50hrs connected Saturday, 8 February to reports of a car successful collision with a autobus successful Lea Bridge Road, adjacent the junction of Clapton Road, E5.

‘Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

‘The operator of the car, a woman, was taken to infirmary for attraction – she sadly died determination a abbreviated clip later.

‘No reports of immoderate different injuries.

‘Road closures stay successful place. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.’

Get successful interaction with our quality squad by emailing america astatine webnews@metro.co.uk.

For much stories similar this, check our quality page.

MORE: ‘Travesty’ aft iconic Banksy portion stripped from London building

MORE: ‘Much-loved’ boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 aft suffering encephalon wounded during fight

MORE: Girl, 14, missing for 2 weeks whitethorn person travelled to London