Three people have died in a horror crash between a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport that saw both vehicles engulfed in flames.
The crash happened at 11.55pm last night on Bedfont Road in Feltham.
Three of those in the silver Mercedes were pronounced dead at the scene, with a fourth taken to hospital.
Two passengers in the bus, an H26 service bound for Hatton Cross, were also taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Others were treated for injuries by paramedics at the scene.
London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service also attended the incident.
LFB Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt said: ‘The thoughts of everyone within the Brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident.
‘I’d like to thank our crews and emergency service colleagues for the determination and dedication they showed when responding to this difficult situation.
Three people have died in a horror crash between a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport
The crash happened at 11.55pm last night on Bedfont Road in Feltham, where police arrived to find both vehicles on fire. Pictured is the scene last night
Two passengers in the bus, an H26 service bound for Hatton Cross, were also taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening
Pictured are firefighters at the scene last night after the crash
Other passengers were treated for injuries by paramedics at the scene
‘The Brigade will speak with our firefighters that attended and offer support through our counselling and trauma services where required.’
Firefighters sent crews from Feltham and Heston stations and the blaze was out by 1.41am on Tuesday.
Roads in the area will remain closed while the police investigation continues.
Anyone with information which could assist is asked to contact 101 quoting CAD 8411.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘At around 11.55pm on Monday, March 31 officers in a response vehicle came across a car alight on Bedfont Road, Feltham.
‘The vehicle had been involved in a collision with a bus at the location.
‘Very sadly, three occupants from the car were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth occupant was taken to hospital. We await an update on their condition.
‘The bus was also alight. Some passengers were treated for injuries at the scene and two were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.’