Bus driver crashes into car during alleged gang attack

A 71 bus crashed into a stationary car in Chessington after the driver was allegedly attacked by a gang of youths.

Peter Whetstone, owner of the car, was inside his house in Bridge Road when the crash happened on Saturday at about 10.45pm. "Someone who lives opposite me saw what happened and told me that the bus had swerved into my car, sending the car spinning into next door's driveway. It's been totalled."

Kingston Police confirmed the driver has made an allegation of assault and an investigation is ongoing. Were you on the bus that night and did you see what happened? Contact Hollye Blades on 020 8330 9553.
14:15, 13 Nov 2007 by Matthew Rees