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Motorist Causes Collision by Pulling Out in Front of Double-Decker Bus

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A motorist who pulled out in front of a double-decker bus that was overtaking his stationary vehicle has refused to accept responsibility for the collision.

The incident occurred on Greyhound Lane, Streatham, on May 24, 2025.

CCTV footage of the crash has garnered 12,500 views, with 90% of commenters attributing blame to the car driver.

At the start of the video, a blue Mercedes can be seen parked at the side of the road, partially on the pavement, while the driver reverses to straighten up.

Cyclist hit at notorious accident hotspot sparks fresh calls for yellow box

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A collision at a notorious accident hotspot has sparked fresh calls from a local resident for Lambeth Council to install a yellow box at the busy junction.

The latest incident happened at 7.22pm on Friday (04/10/2024) and saw main road Greyhound Lane, Streatham closed for over six hours after a cyclist was knocked off his bike – reopening at 1.30am on Saturday.

CCTV and onboard footage from the vehicle involved, shows the unidentified man in his 50s, cycling on the road approaching the junction and collision that followed with him ending up face down on the road.