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A open top tour bus has ploughed into a souvenir stand in central London.
The Golden Tours bus appears to have ploughed into the stand at around 12.30pm on Thursday.
London-themed key rings and tote bags were seen strewn around the scene.
The stand, which sells tickets for other sightseeing operators, was also hit by a black 4×4
There were no injuries.
(Picture: Stephen Chung/LNP)
A spokesperson for Golden Tours said: ‘We are aware of the incident involving one of our buses near Trafalgar Square and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding what happened.
‘The wellbeing and safety of our passengers, staff and members of the public are always our highest priority.
‘Incidents of this nature are extremely rare, and we take all matters relating to safety very seriously.’
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: ‘Firefighters are in attendance at a road traffic collision on Spring Gardens in Charing Cross.
‘One tourist bus was in collision with street furniture.
‘The Brigade was called at 1232. Two fire engines and a Fire Rescue Unit from Euston, Paddington and Chelsea fire stations are attending the scene.’