SIX passengers were injured when a bus crashed into a lamppost in Barnehurst.

The 229 bus was travelling along Erith Road towards Erith, at about 2.40pm when it crashed into a lamppost near the junction of Grasmere Road.

These pictures show the scene after the accident and also the damage caused to the bus.

Barnehurst bus crash - three ambulances were at the scene

Barnehurst bus crash - the pulverised lamppost

Barnehurst bus crash - damage caused to the 229 bus

Barnehurst bus crash - side of bus ripped off

Barnehurst bus crash - the side of the damaged bus

Barnehurst bus crash - emergency services on the scene

Barnehurst bus crash - shattered glass on the road

Barnehurst bus crash - skid marks on the road

Barnehurst bus crash - three ambulances were at the scene	Barnehurst bus crash - the pulverised lamppost	Barnehurst bus crash - damage caused to the 229 bus
Barnehurst bus crash - side of bus ripped off	Barnehurst bus crash - the side of the damaged bus	Barnehurst bus crash - emergency services on the scene
Barnehurst bus crash - shattered glass on the road	Barnehurst bus crash - skid marks on the road