Pedestrian trapped under bus is left fighting for his life

A pedestrian was critically ill after being hit by a No19 bus and dragged several yards in Holborn.

The man, thought to be in his fifties or sixties, was trapped under the vehicle for half an hour in Theobalds Road outside Castiel's Hairdressing.

Owner of the shop, Albert Castiel, 61, said the man was "severely injured but still alive" when he was pulled clear by paramedics yesterday afternoon. "We heard a scream from the street," added Mr Castiel.

Police said the man was in a London hospital last night being treated for severe head injuries.