In the early hours of this morning, an electric double-decker bus in South London was engulfed in flames. The incident occurred in Wimbledon and emergency response was swift, with three fire engines and approximately 15 firefighters dispatched to the scene following a call at 7.21 am.
Upon arrival, the London Fire Brigade established a 25-meter safety cordon and implemented road closures to manage the situation. The bus, located on Wimbledon Hill Road, was visibly ablaze, as captured in various images and videos circulated online. The intense flames and thick smoke were evident from the footage shared.
Witnesses near the scene described hearing a loud bang, which caused alarm and fear. Comments from locals included concerns about the toxic fumes emanating from the burning vehicle, particularly troubling for those on their morning school runs.
As of now, there have been no reports of injuries related to the incident. The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the bus fire at 7.23 am and have since been active on the scene. They confirmed the road closures and safety cordons, advising that these measures are expected to continue for an extended period.
Local authorities, including Merton Police, have issued warnings to the public, advising avoidance of the Wimbledon Hill Road area due to the ongoing emergency response. Stephen Hammond, the Conservative MP representing the area, acknowledged the incident on social media, noting the efforts of the emergency services in handling the situation.
