THURSDAY 11 JANUARY 2024 8:48 AM
Electric double-decker bus erupts into flames in Wimbledon during rush hour
BY:GUY TAYLOR
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https://twitter.com/StevenW65432097An electric double decker bus dramatically caught fire in the centre of Wimbledon this morning, with residents reporting a loud bang and thick smoke.
Videos and photos showed clouds of smoke billowing from a red double-decker bus on Wimbledon Hill Road and Alwyne Road. ‘We heard a huge bang. We were terrified’ Max Pashley, a local resident, told City A.M.
There have been no reported injuries, according to the Met, while road closures and cordons are expected to remain in place for some time. “We thank the local community for their patience and cooperation as emergency services work at the scene,” a spokesperson said.
The London Fire Brigade was at the scene at Alwyne Road, not far from the Alexandra pub, after being called at 7:21am, while the Met Police were contacted at 7:23am. A 25 metre cordon was put in place around the incident and road users were diverted away from the area.
https://www.cityam.com/bang-heard-in-wimbledon-as-bus-erupts-into-flames/
