Two children have been taken to hospital after a “serious” crash in Bexleyheath.

The incident between two kids and a bus happened in Watling Street near Halcot Avenue at 9.05am today (August 3).

Officers attended and a nine-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy were found injured.

They were taken to hospital where the girl’s injuries were assessed as life threatening.

The children, who are siblings, were with a family member at the time of the crash.

The male driver of the bus was arrested in connection with the incident. 

He has been taken into police custody where he remains.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At 09.05hrs on Saturday, 3 August, police were called to a bus in collision with two children on Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath.

“A nine year-old girl was taken to hospital by ambulance. Her injuries are being treated as life-threatening.

“A five year-old boy was taken to hospital as a precaution.

“The children are siblings who were with a family member at the time of the collision.

"Officers are providing support to their family.

“The male driver of the bus was arrested. He has been taken into police custody where he remains.

“Any witnesses to the collision who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101 quoting reference 2309/03Aug.”