Smoke fills street as London bus catches fire in Twickenham

London bus catches fire in Twickenham, filling street with smoke. Emergency services rush to scene

Blaze Engulfs London Bus in Twickenham, Prompting Street Closure

A London bus was engulfed in flames on Richmond Road in Twickenham on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the destruction of the single-storey vehicle.

 

Dramatic video footage captured from the scene depicted firefighters combatting towering flames and thick black smoke billowing into the air.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 13:18 BST when the 490 bus suddenly burst into flames. Firefighters swiftly responded to the emergency, and by 14:26 BST, the blaze was brought under control, reported the Fire Brigade.

 

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. However, as investigations into the cause of the fire continue, authorities have closed the road for the remainder of the day.

 

The London Fire Brigade deployed five fire engines and approximately 30 firefighters to tackle the blaze, which took just over an hour to extinguish.

 

As the investigation unfolds, commuters and residents are advised to avoid the area impacted by the incident.