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London buses led the funeral procession of the bus driver killed in a crash between a car and two buses in Orpington on Halloween.

Kenneth Matcham, 60, was tragically killed in Sevenoaks Road at around 10.10pm on October 31.

The funeral was held on Tuesday (November 19) at Thamesview Crematorium in Gravesend.

Three double-decker London buses, including one from the Orpington depot and two from the commercial department, were provided by Go-Ahead to pay tribute to their colleague.

One of the buses was included in the funeral procession and all staff members were invited to attend.

The bus sign at the front of each of them read "Kenneth Matcham, Hero Bus Driver".

John Trayner, Go-Ahead London's managing director, said: "It’s a testament to Orpington Garage that colleagues supported each other.

"Those that wished to attended the funeral service, while others reported for duty and continued to serve the community without disruption."

An online fundraiser setup to raise money to support Mr Matcham's family has already raised £20,670.

This is over 400 per cent more than the original £5,000 target.

Mr Matcham's daughter posted a tribute online. She said: "The most kindest gentleman you would have ever met.

"Our pops, thank you to everyone for your messages and comments myself and my brother are so overwhelmed."

Another well-wisher said: " Orpington garage have welcomed my bus obsessed son in for many visits and we could see what a lovely place it was to work, like a big family where they all look out for each other.

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Fifteen people were also injured in the accident on Halloween, three of them seriously.

The driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash.