A frightened homeowner has described the the moment a bus crashed into a row of houses.

Police and fire crews were called to Greggs Wood Road in Tunbridge Wells last night after the Arriva 277 service ploughed into a car and homes.

Daniel Septimiu, 45, was watching TV with his wife while his four-year-old daughter slept when he heard an "incredible" bang.

He said: "It was a huge, loud bang. I didn't know what was happening. It sounded like a war or a plane crashing.

"We ran to the window and there was dust everywhere, it was really scary."

The railway worker said the bang lasted around 10 seconds after the bus crashed into a car and fences along the usually quiet road.

"It's lucky nobody died," he added.

"The streets is usually filled with pedestrians or children walking home from school - it's lucky it happened so late.

"Two of the houses are seriously damaged. If it wasn't for the gates outside one would have an Arriva bus in it's dining room."

CCTV footage from one of Daniel's neighbours showed the bus driving past the camera on the hilly road at moments before the crash.

The bus was removed from the scene last night.

A fire service spokesman said: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to assist SECAmb following reports of a crash involving a bus in Greggs Wood Road, Tunbridge Wells.

The aftermath of the crash

"Four fire engines attended and crews helped to make the scene safe. No other action from KFRS was required."

An ambulance spokesman added: "SECAmb was called at approximately 8pm yesterday to reports of an RTC had left the road on Greggs Wood Road, Tunbridge Wells.

"Ambulance crews attended the scene and the driver of the bus was assessed and treated before being taken to Tunbridge Wells Hospital. No other patients received treatment at the scene."

Kent Police confirmed they were called at 7.58pm.

An Arriva spokesman said: "We can confirm one of our buses was involved in a road traffic incident last night (around 8pm) and investigations are underway.

"We’re working with authorities and other supportive parties as part of these investigations."