Route 102 bus and van badly damaged in collision near Brent Cross

A route 102 double-decker bus and a white van were left badly damaged after a collision near Brent Cross on Thursday 15 October.

Footage shared with UB1UB2 shows the two vehicles locked together front to front at around 3.05pm. The person who filmed it said it happened in Brent Cross.

The bus, showing Brent Cross as its destination, has a shattered windscreen and a front panel pushed in on the driver's side. The front of the white van is also crushed.

What the footage shows

Debris is scattered across the road, and fluid can be seen running along the gutter beside the kerb. A second route 102 bus appears to be stuck behind the damaged one.

People at the scene can be heard saying someone was giving first aid. It has not been confirmed whether anyone was injured, or how badly.

The cause of the collision has not been confirmed. Neither the Metropolitan Police nor the emergency services have released any details about the incident, and there is no official word on whether any arrests were made.

About the route

Route 102 is a 24-hour Transport for London service between Brent Cross and Edmonton Green bus station, by way of Golders Green, East Finchley and Muswell Hill. It is run by Arriva London.

Brent Cross is in the London Borough of Barnet. It is a busy transport hub served by many bus routes, including those using the bus station at the shopping centre.

Passengers are likely to have faced delays on the route while the scene was dealt with, though TfL has not given details of any disruption.

Anyone who saw the collision or has information can contact the police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.