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Canvas Print : LCC-LFB bus crash, Walworth Road SE17
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LCC-LFB bus crash, Walworth Road SE17
London firefighters, London ambulance service and Metropolitan Police attend the scene of crash between two London Transport buses in South London near the Elephant and Castle
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Media ID 7639455
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1951 Accident Accidents Ambulance Attend Buses Collide Collided Collision Collisions Crash Crashed Crowds Decker Double Elephant Incident Master Masters Metropolitan Route Walworth Firefighters Se17
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the drama and history of London's streets into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "LCC-LFB bus crash, Walworth Road SE17," captured by the London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the bravery and teamwork of emergency services as they attend the scene of a bus crash near Elephant and Castle. Witness the collaboration between London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, and Metropolitan Police in this vivid and intriguing moment in London's history. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and relive the story every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, London's emergency services come together to respond to a bus collision on Walworth Road in South London, near the iconic Elephant and Castle. The scene is illuminated only by the flickering lights of the emergency vehicles, casting long shadows on the wet pavement. Two double-decker buses, both operated by London Transport, have collided, their red bodies twisted and dented from the impact. The front of one bus appears to have crashed through the side of the other, with debris scattered across the road. London Fire Brigade firefighters can be seen working diligently to attend to any injuries or hazards, their helmets and coats glowing in the dim light. London Ambulance Service personnel are also on hand to assess and treat any passengers who may have been injured in the collision. Metropolitan Police officers stand guard, directing traffic and maintaining order in the chaotic scene. The collision, which occurred in the late 1950s, would have caused quite a stir in the local community. The image of the crashed buses, with their passengers looking on in shock and concern, speaks to the sense of disbelief and uncertainty that must have accompanied such an event. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of emergency services and their role in keeping the public safe, even in the most unexpected and chaotic of situations. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for the London Fire Brigade, is a valuable historical record of a moment in London's transport history. It is a testament to the resilience and professionalism of the emergency services, and a reminder of the importance of community and cooperation in times of crisis.
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