Horror as boy, 5, and sister, 9, are hit by a bus – leaving girl fighting for life in hospital with driver arrested

A GIRL is in a “life-threatening” condition after being hit by a bus today.

The nine-year-old was struck in Bexleyheath, south-east London, and rushed to hospital by ambulance.

Her five-year-old brother was also hit and has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

The male driver of the bus was arrested at the scene and remains in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

The siblings were with a family member when the collision happened on Saturday morning, the force added.

Officers were called to the incident on Watling Street just after 9am.

Detectives have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.