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Bus blaze sees A3102 closed in both directions whilst firefighters tackle flames

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 December 2021 | 8.57pm
Bus blaze sees A3102 closed in both directions whilst firefighters tackle flames

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The A3102 is closed whilst emergency services attend a bus fire near Calne.

Fire crews were called to the incident in Whetham, near Mile Elm, at around 6pm this evening (2 December).

A bus believed to be a Faresaver single-decker service, is ablaze and being battled by firefighters from Calne, Chippenham and Devizes.

Crews used four breathing apparatus wearers, two hose reel jets a saw and a air monitoring equipment to extinguish the fire.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Be aware that the A3102 between Calne and the A342 has been closed to allow emergency services to attend to a broken down bus.

“Please consider alternative routes as it is likely the road will be closed in both directions for some hours.”

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