Published October 6, 2025 7:48pm
Updated October 6, 2025 10:02pm
A young boy has been hit by a bus in south London after the school rush.
The 14-year-old was rushed to hospital after being struck in Eltham High Street at 3.50pm on Monday.
Pictures from the scene show crowds of schoolchildren at the scene of the busy high street.
Two ambulances and a first response team rushed to the scene. The area is cordoned off, leaving buses diverted for an extended period.
A Met spokesperson said: ‘At around 15:50hrs on Monday, 6 October officers responded to reports of a child being hit by a bus on Eltham High Street, Greenwich.
‘Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed to be non-life threatening or life- changing.
‘Enquiries are ongoing.’
TfL has been approached for comment.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.
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