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Traffic delays as bus explodes into flames in Swindon town centre

byDaniel Jae Webb
5 July 2023 | 6.19pm
Traffic delays as bus explodes into flames in Swindon town centre
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A bus exploded into flames in Swindon town centre this evening (Wednesday).

Emergency services rushed to Fleming Way, close to the Fleet Street junction, at around 6pm.

Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze, with a huge smoke plume entering the skies above.

There are traffic delays in the area, the road is blocked by 999 crews.

Ambulance resources were sent to the incident, but nobody was injured.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “When crews from Swindon fire station and Westlea fire station got into attendance, they were faced with a single decker bus fully involved in fire.

“Crews used 4x Breathing apparatus, 3x Hose reel jets and a main line to extinguish the fire and also small tools to make the vehicle safe.

“Thankfully know one was hurt or injured but the bus was completely destroyed by the fire.”

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