A MAN had to be rescued after a truck collided with a coach at a major roundabout in Foots Cray this morning.

Emergency services were called to Crittals Corner at around 8.30am to reports a flat bed truck and a coach had come together.

The truck driver had to be cut free and taken to Princess Royal University Hospital after the incident, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Margorzata Zakret, who lives in nearby Cornwall Drive, said: "I saw from my window there were a lot of police cars there.

"Lots of people were standing around, I think they had come from the coach."

Two fire engines from Sidcup and a fire rescue unit from Bexley attended.

The area is now clear following the accident.

No arrests have been made.

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