The family of a woman killed in a bus crash at Victoria Station has spoken of their devastation at the loss of a “kind and thoughtful soul” with a bright future ahead of her.
Melissa Burr, 32, from Rainham in Kent was killed after a collision involving two buses and three pedestrians at 8.25am on Tuesday.
Emergency services attended and immediately provided first aid, but despite their efforts, Melissa was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
A spokesperson for Melissa’s family said: “We are absolutely devastated by loss and the hole that this incident has left in our lives.
“As a family we naturally want to understand how such a tragedy occurred, but for now we just want time and space to mourn our beautiful Melissa and send her to rest with her late father.”
Detective Constable Chris May of Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This tragic incident claimed the life of a young woman and our thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
“We are continuing to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision and I am very keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police. If you have information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
Anyone with information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness lines on 0208 543 5157, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 1450/10AUG.