Three people have died after a horror crash between a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport. The H26 bus crashed head-on with a silver Mercedes on a railway bridge in Bedfont Road, Feltham, at 11.55pm last night. Both vehicles were on fire when the police arrived.

Three people who were in the car were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth was taken to hospital. Two passengers on the bus were also taken to hospital, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to the . Other passengers were treated for injuries by paramedics at the scene. Firefighters from London Fire Brigade (LFB) and paramedics from London Ambulance Service also rushed to the scene.

Firefighters sent crews from Feltham and Heston stations and the blaze was out by 1.41am on Tuesday (April 1). Roads in the area are to remain closed while a police investigation continues.

LFB Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt said: "The thoughts of everyone within the Brigade are with the families impacted by this tragic incident.

"I'd like to thank our crews and emergency service colleagues for the determination and dedication they showed when responding to this difficult situation.

"The Brigade will speak with our firefighters that attended and offer support through our counselling and trauma services where required."

Anyone with information which could help the investigation has been asked to call 101 quoting CAD 8411.