Three people have died after a car and a bus were involved in a collision in west London.

Metropolitan Police officers found both vehicles alight when they were called to Bedfont Road, Feltham, at 23:55 BST on Monday.

Three people who were in the car were pronounced dead at the scene while a fourth was taken to hospital.

Two passengers in the bus, an H26 service bound for Hatton Cross, were also taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and others were treated at the scene, the Met said.

London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service also attended the incident.

Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt from the fire service 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.”

The fire was put out at 01:41 BST.

Claire Mann, Transport for London’s (TfL) chief operating officer, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the people who were tragically killed yesterday in a collision involving a bus and a car.

“This is a devastating incident and we have support available for those affected.

“Safety is our top priority and we are working urgently with the police on their investigation.”

Roads in the area will remain closed while an investigation continues.