Man dies after car and bus collision in Chiswick
A 24-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the incident.
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A fatal collision involving a car and a bus occurred on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick in the early hours of 20 August. A 38-year-old man, a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Arrest and injuries
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The driver of the car, a 24-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. He has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The 61-year-old driver of the bus also received treatment for minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution. The London Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources, including a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, to the incident.
Investigation and appeal
Following the collision, which took place around 12:20 am, Gunnersbury Avenue was closed between Chiswick Roundabout and Gunnersbury Lane for several hours while officers investigated. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in obtaining CCTV or dash-cam footage that may assist their inquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD141/20AUG.
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Questions this report answers
+What happened on Gunnersbury Avenue?
A car and a bus were involved in a collision on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick around 12:20 am on 20 August. A 38-year-old man, a passenger in the car, died at the scene.
+Who has been arrested?
The driver of the car, a 24-year-old man, has been arrested by police. He was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and is being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
+What are the police asking for?
Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision. They are also asking for any available CCTV or dash-cam footage that could help with their investigation. Information can be provided by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD141/20AUG.
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