London bus erupts in flames in Twickenham as firefighters tackle blaze

No injuries have been reported from the big blaze that sparked an emergency response in Twickenham.

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next A bus burst into a huge fireball in southwest London this afternoon. Footage posted to social media shows the London Fire Brigade battling to bring the massive blaze under control. Thick plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing from the single decker in Twickenham. Fortunately it appears that nobody was injured. Traffic delays have since been reported in the area.

Scotland Yard said officers were called to Richmond Road shortly before 1.30pm. The LFB said in a statement: ‘One diesel single decker bus was destroyed by the fire. ‘All passengers and the driver left the bus before the Brigade’s arrival. ‘There are no reports of any injuries. ‘The road remains closed following the incident and people are advised to avoid the area for the rest of the day.

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