A 20-year-old man has tragically lost his life after falling from a bus in Westminster, London. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
According to eyewitnesses, the young man fell near Victoria Station, a busy transport hub in the heart of the capital. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the fall or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
A police spokesperson stated: "We're treating this as an unexplained death at this stage. Our thoughts are with the man's family during this difficult time."
Transport Chaos Following Incident
The tragic accident caused significant disruption to late-night transport services in the area. Several bus routes were diverted as emergency services worked at the scene.
Transport for London has confirmed they are assisting police with their enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from the vehicle involved.
Community in Shock
Local residents and commuters have expressed their shock at the incident. One regular bus passenger told reporters: "It's heartbreaking to hear about such a young life lost in our community. My thoughts are with his family."
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
