Passengers were evacuated after a bus went up in flames on Minchinhampton Common this afternoon, Tuesday.
The Stagecoach vehicle overheated as it travelled towards Minchinhampton from Nailsworth. Flames were spotted billowing out of the back of the bus. The intense heat destroyed a number of seats and windows shattered during the blaze.
Pictures by Ash Loveridge
Eight passengers were led to safety and nobody was injured during the fire.
Two fire engines attended and crews quickly brought the fire under control.
Stroud Times Editor Ash Loveridge, who was at the scene, said: “When I arrived the fire was under control. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.”
Pictures courtesy of Adrian Sherratt
