Incredible footage shows dozens of people lifting a double decker bus off a unicyclist after a collision in London
- Commuters ran to the man’s aid after the horrific crash in Walthamstow during yesterday evening’s rush hour
- Heroic bystanders dashed out of restaurants to heave bus off trapped man who is in a serious condition in hospital
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This is the amazing moment around 100 commuters came to a trapped unicyclist’s aid, lifting a double decker bus off him after a collision in east London.
The victim, who has not been named, was taken to hospital in a serious condition following the smash during rush hour yesterday.
The incredible footage shows dozens of people crowding round after the man was hit by the number 212 bus on Hoe Street, Walthamstow, just before 6pm.
Crash: Around a hundred people gathered to help lift a double decker bus after it collided with a unicyclist in east London yesterday
Effort: The bus is lifted slightly off the ground as the commuters work to free the trapped man in Walthamstow during the evening rush hour
Flattened: The man’s unicycle was utterly crushed by the number 212 double decker, while its owner was taken to hospital with serious injuries
Heroic bystanders are seen rushing towards the double decker before heaving the front of the bus up into the air, freeing the stricken unicyclist.
Some of those who helped lift the bus had just moments before been dining in nearby restaurants, leaving their food behind as they dashed outside to help.
The victim was this morning in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Witness Kyra Sam said she walking towards Walthamstow market when she heard screams coming from the busy road.
She told the London Evening Standard: ‘I’m really amazed at the strength of Walthamstow – no one hesitated to push the bus off, I was in shock.
‘Everyone really came together to help – it was really nice to see that in the face of something so awful.’
Heroic bystanders and police officers are seen rushing towards the double decker before heaving the front of the bus up into the air
Cordon: The driver of the double decker bus was stopped by police officers at the scene in east London but has not been arrested
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