A SEVEN-year-old girl has been injured after a crane collided with a double decker bus.

The incident happened at 2:05pm on Thursday in Jubilee Way, outside Sidcup railway station.

Metal being lifted by a crane hit the front window of the upper deck on the route 160 bus, smashing the glass.

Two young girls, aged 7 and 12, were sat in the front seats with their mother.

The 7-year old girl was left with a minor cut, although she declined treatment from the London Ambulance Service.

Heavy reinforced steel was being lifted by the crane at the time to the top floor of the on-going building works opposite the station.

A Transport for London spokesman said: "A route 160 bus operated by Arriva was struck by metal being moved by a crane in Jubilee Way, Sidcup today.

"We understand the incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.”