Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old man died after his car was in collision with a bus.

The green Volkswagon Golf was in collision with a T31 bus, which was travelling in the opposite direction, shortly after 9pm last night near the North Walk junction in Fieldway, New Addington.

The driver of the Golf was trapped in the car and had to be cut free by firefighters. He was declared dead at the scene.

There were a number of passengers on board the bus at the time, although police say there are no reports of any other injuries.

The accident is being investigated by the collision investigation unit based at Catford traffic garage.

The number to ring with any information is 020 8285 1574.

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