Police have urged motorists avoid Croydon Lane after a crash between a 166 bus travelling to West Croydon and a van earlier today.

Emergency services were called to the incident in Banstead shortly before 3.45pm on June 15.

Pictures sent into this newspaper show police and an ambulance crew assisting those affected.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: “All passengers are off the bus and only minor injuries are reported.

“The road is currently blocked and will be until recovery arrives so people should try and avoid the area.”

The South East Coast Ambulance Service has been contacted for further comment.