A 56-year-old woman, Catherine Finnegan, was fatally struck by a double-decker bus at Victoria Bus Station in central London during rush hour. The incident occurred just before 9am on Monday and prompted an immediate response from land and air ambulance crews, but despite their efforts, Finnegan succumbed to her injuries. The crash has sparked an investigation by police, who are appealing for witnesses. This tragic event has raised concerns over the safety of the bus station layout, which has been described as 'unsafe' by other passengers due to 'too much crossing traffic'. The accident happened three years after Melissa Burr was killed in the same location, despite recent works to improve safety following Burr's death. Local MP, police, and the mayor are now focusing on potential safety enhancements, including a possible re-design of the bus station.
Victoria bus station re-design possible after woman killed, mayor says https://t.co/yFBvPmcJZd
LATEST: An MP has said there needs to be more of a focus on safety after a woman was killed at Victoria Bus Station on Monday. https://t.co/jtzQlaGLRU
The family of a woman who died in a collision at Victoria Bus Station have paid tribute to her as the investigation continues. Officers were called at 9am on 29 January to reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Catherine Finnegan, 56, died at… https://t.co/fCzDLDuLGS
Victoria Bus Station safety calls after fatal crash https://t.co/VhZkgumZOk
Pictured: 'Beloved' 56-year-old woman who was killed in London Victoria bus crash during rush hour - as police probe smash https://t.co/Du6Z6OHb43 https://t.co/2uic2Z2i1R
Victoria Bus Station crash: Tributes to woman who died https://t.co/LURjatY92o
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash between a bus and a pedestrian in central London. Officers were called to reports of the incident at Victoria bus station just before 9am on Monday. Land and air ambulance crews battled to save the pedestrian, a 56-year-old… https://t.co/5Qr5Sam5cZ
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash at a bus stop outside Victoria Station that killed a 56-year-old woman https://t.co/7MZUsxjNOH
Police probe London Victoria bus crash which left 56-year-old female pedestrian dead - three years after Melissa Burr was killed in the same spot https://t.co/SyMoMgTpND https://t.co/QEssLPHiga
A woman has died after being hit by a double-decker bus outside Victoria station in central London during rush hour ⬇️ https://t.co/A0ujaQCrfH
Commuter killed in Victoria Station bus crash was a woman and other passengers warn layout of the transport hub is 'unsafe' dues to 'too much crossing traffic' https://t.co/PeHzW9rNEH https://t.co/Nysg37PFMi
Very sorry & concerned that a pedestrian was killed at Victoria Bus Station earlier today. And so soon after works were undertaken to make the area safe following another awful death of a pedestrian in 2021. https://t.co/hI9dokKnjo
A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a bus at London Victoria bus station. This is the aftermath of the incident. https://t.co/FOM86vQE6m