A man in his 80s is in hospital after the car he was driving collided with a bus last night (Wednesday).
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 9.30pm on Foostcray Road, Sidcup.
Unconfirmed reports said the driver was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
The man is still in hospital this morning with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
NEW ELTHAM update: Report of an elderly man driving a car having crashed into a lamppost on Footscray Road by the junction with Cambridge Green. Not believed to be any serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/iIHGmyghjS
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) May 23, 2018
Reports suggest the crash occurred somewhere near the Foots Cray Rugby Club.
A spokesman from Met Police confirmed: "We were called at 9.25pm to reports of a collision between a car and a bus.
"The driver of the car was a male in his 80s.
"He was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
"Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing,
"No arrests have been made."
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