Double-Decker Bus Roof Ripped Off in Shocking South London Crash !

A 197 bus collided with the railway bridge near Norwood Junction station in South London, tearing off most of its roof in a dramatic late-night crash. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, but the incident has sparked outrage and calls for action from local residents.

Transport for London (TfL), the Metropolitan Police, and Go-Ahead London, the bus operator, are investigating the cause of this alarming accident. Residents are urging authorities to ban double-deckers from this route, highlighting Portland Road’s history of dangerous incidents.

Bridge strikes like this pose serious risks to public safety, disrupt travel, and cause significant delays. Is this a freak accident or a wake-up call for stricter safety measures? Watch the full story and let us know your thoughts!

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[lesleywhibley]

Where are the standards of training and safety?.

[abrahamdarkJupiter]

One time I was in the double-decker, those bus drivers who driving a double-decker sometimes they go crazy more than 60 mph...

[thatbusdriverguy]

Believe it or not Bridge strikes happen a lot. The reasons for it vary.

[jwm]

As a local to this area, this has happened many times here. The driver was supposed to turn right at the bridge. The road is just out of shot in this clip.

[robertmansfield]

This happened just down the road from where I live. I suspect, the driver was not familiar with the route, as the same thing happened a few years ago. The driver should have turned right into Manor Road which is next to the railway. The driver involved in the earlier accident, was interviewed by the police, but when it came to him being summoned to have an interview with his employer, he disappeared never to be seen again.

[dami]

They are not supposed to use that bridge road. I've been on the 197 before, the driver probably wasn't reading the sign of the height limit

[jaymarlon]

Double deckers are better on the route as it get busy on the route

[ingodwetrustdellaware-inc]

The Deja- Vu December..
So far, 3 Buses become a Sightseeing DD

[andrewtaylor]

The route has been worked from Peckham for five years now. I bet that Croydon drivers would be more familiar with the area. Even so there used to be, and perhaps it is still there, a sign showing that the route for double-deck buses is along Manor Road.

[HamzahBilal-bp]

Create a Diversion Route that Avoids Railway Bridges!

[Phoji]

This has happened twice in the past before on the same exact route in the same exact place 💀

[harold]

DEI hire by any chance? I doubt it was a Mr Smith driving😂

[jakiamoni]

Is the driver blind ? I mean it’s too tall for it to go under the bridge

[WatuYeza]

Low Bridge Detection System is installed on all of London's buses. No excuse for this accident. Simlar strike happened in 2015, when the 197 was operated by Arriva, at the same spot.

[theoldfunker]

There are signs before and a sign for bus diversion to avoid "LOW BRIDGE" but TfL drivers don't speak English.

[Londonbusenthusiast]

Oh come on go ahead, you can do better then that

[patinazir]

I know 197 bus goes to croydon to Peckham

[JohnPlayz]

They should start to drive single decker buses instead of double deckers, due to how tall it is

[itzukgamer]

Well, why not invest in low floor buses when it comes toolow bridges ... No brainer

[PaulChapmanbz]

That'll polish out with a bit of turtle wax