The driver of a car has been left in a critical condition after a crash with a bus in Beckenham.

The car and bus crash happened just before 12.40am today in Elmers End Road.

The bus driver and a passenger in the car were taken to hospital.

Their injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

The passenger was arrested in connection with the incident.

The driver of the car is in hospital in a critical condition.

Roads were closed at the time.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 00:38hrs on Friday, 19 August to Elmers End Road, Beckenham, following a collision involving a car and a bus.

"The bus driver and a passenger in the car were taken to hospital - injuries not life-threatening or life-changing. The passenger was arrested in connection with the incident.

"The driver of the car was also taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

"Road closures were put in place.

"Enquiries are ongoing."