COPS have declared a ‘critical incident’ after a bus burst into flames.
Residents in Wimbledon say they “heard a huge bang” before flames were seen coming from the double-decker.
A bus caught fire in South London at 7am
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Shocking photos show the blaze engulfing part of the road after the street had been cordoned off.
It is not known if there are any injuries.
One witness, Max Pashley, told CityAM: “We heard a huge bang. We were terrified.”
The fire has caused traffic chaos for many people on the way to work.
A police spokesperson said: “Please avoid the area of Wimbledon Hill Road this morning.
“There will be congestion as the road is blocked off in both south and northbound directions.”
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said they are unsure of the exact cause of the fire.
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