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The theatre has been smashed up at the side and a bus has also been damaged following the crash (Picture: REX)

A bus has crashed into a theatre in London’s West End.

Pictures from the scene show damage to the side of the Palace Theatre, which is home to famous shows like Harry Potter, the Cursed Child.

It is not yet known whether the theatre has been evacuated but police confirmed no one has been injured

Other pictures show the number 19 bus to Finsbury Park smashed up at the front.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘Police were called at 13:00hrs on Monday, 19 August to reports of a collision on Shaftsbury Avenue, W1.

‘Officers found a bus had mounted the curb and collided with a structure.

‘No one was injured in this incident.

‘A crime scene remains in place and enquiries into the circumstances continue.’

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (14646302c) Damage at the Palace Theatre after a number 19 bus crashed into the theatre in London's West End. Bus crashes into Palace Theatre in West End, London, England, Uk - 19 Aug 2024
The side of the theatre has been damaged as a result of the crash (Picture: ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)
Police inspect the damage on the number 19 bus.
Police inspect the damage on the number 19 bus which crashed into Palace Theatre (Picture: ZUMA Press/Cover Image)
Damage at the Palace Theatre after a number 19 bus crashed into the theatre.
People could be seen stood outside the theatre following the crash (Picture: ZUMA Press/Cover Image)
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A number of people can also be seen outside the theatre by the wreckage and police cars.

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