The bus driver involved in yesterday’s Croydon town centre road accident when a man died has been arrested.

The 28-year-old driver of the 468 bus was arrested yesterday after being treated for his injuries at St George’s Hospital Tooting.

A 28-year-old man was killed and six bus passengers were injured when the bus and a tram were in a collision at around 10am on Wellesley Road at the junction with George Street.

It is now thought that the dead man had been a passenger on the bus rather than a pedestrian as previously reported.

It is believed he was thrown from the bus during the accident and then hit by the tram.

After the collision the bus continued to travel at speed down George Street damaging shops and businesses before hitting an illegally parked BMW.

A postmortem examination on the dead man is due to be held at Croydon Mortuary tomorrow. Officers say they are awaiting formal identification before naming the victim, but say his family have been informed of his death.

The incident is being investigated the Collision Investigation Unit based at Catford Traffic Garage.

Councillor Phil Thomas, Croydon Council’s cabinet member for environment and highways, said: “The loss of life in the town centre road incident over the weekend is very much regretted.

“We look forward to receiving results of police investigation and liaising with colleagues in TfL as to whether any steps should be taken to help avoid a recurrence. We have always worked closely with Tramlink to identify and respond to safety issues relating to trams on the highway.

“Meanwhile, our thoughts are naturally with the family and friends of the victim.”

Witnesses to the incident should call officers on 020 8285 1574.

Do you know the identity of the dead man? Call the newsdesk 020 8330 9555.