Victoria bus crash: Pedestrian killed named and pictured

Police were called at 8.25am on Tuesday, August 10 to reports of a crash involving two buses and three pedestrains outside Victoria Railway Station.

Emergency services immediately provided first aid but Melissa was pronounced dead at the scene at 9am.

Her next of kin were informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The other two pedestrians involved were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Two buses crashed outside Victoria Railway Station

All parties stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness lines on 0208 543 5157, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 1450/10AUG.

A spokesperson for Melissa’s family said: “We are absolutely devastated by loss and the hole that this incident has left in our lives.

"Melissa was a kind and thoughtful soul, had a quirky charm with such a bright future ahead of her.

Police at the scene at Victoria bus station, central London, after a crash involving two buses in which a female pedestrian was killed

“As a family we naturally want to understand how such a tragedy occurred, but for now we just want time and space to mourn our beautiful Melissa and send her to rest with her late father.”

Detective Constable Chris May of Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This tragic incident claimed the life of a young woman and our thoughts are with her family at this sad time.

“We are continuing to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision and I am very keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police. If you have information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 08:25hrs on Tuesday, 10 August to reports of a collision involving two buses and three pedestrians outside Victoria Railway Station.

"Emergency services attended and immediately provided first aid, but despite their efforts, Melissa was pronounced dead at the scene at 09:00hrs.

"Next of kin were informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

"Two other people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

"All parties stopped at the scene. There have been no arrests.

"Anyone with information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness lines on 0208 543 5157, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 1450/10AUG.

"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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