SEVEN people were injured after a bus collided with a tree and a fence in Grove Park.

The incident happened at around 11am in Baring Road near the junction of Coopers Lane.

Four people were taken to Lewisham Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Eyewitness Sophie Claire watched the accident take place near her house.

She says the 261 double-decker was coming from the Lewisham when it came across the road and struck a tree.

Ms Claire, 20, said: "The noise was like a gas explosion and I heard a big bang."

It is not yet known what caused the accident.

A spokesman for Metrobus said they would be assisting the police with their investigations.