A double-decker bus on the A30 in Bodmin, Cornwall, caught fire, prompting a response from local fire crews who used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze. The incident occurred just after the bus had dropped off approximately 50 children at school. Previous reports from drivers about severe vibrations in the bus had been noted. Fortunately, the driver's quick response in alerting emergency services ensured that there were no injuries. This incident is part of a series of bus fires, including another recent catastrophic fire on a single-decker bus in Nottingham, emphasizing the need for enhanced fire safety measures in public transportation.
Bus fire in Nottingham on April 20th. This is one of two catastrophic bus fires this week. Bus operators must put fire safety at the top of their agenda. https://t.co/A3hzp55f84
The aftermath of a fire on a First South West Bus yesterday. The bus had just dropped off around 50 children at school. Previous drivers had reported experiencing severe vibrations. Fortunately, the driver responded promptly, alerted the emergency services, and nobody was hurt. https://t.co/NkFdDIMIss
Catastrophic bus fire spokesman for NFRS told Nottinghamshire Live: "Fire engines from Arnold and Carlton were called at 10.05am to a single-decker bus fire. @fbunational @hazardscampaign @RMTunion @GuillermoRein @The_TUC @UniteHandS https://t.co/I2LOCoJe3O https://t.co/0lj5DqPh5q
Bus fire Cornwall Catastrophic @OlivierVenault @fbunational @RMTunion @The_TUC @BBCCornwall @CornwallCouncil @hazardscampaign @GuillermoRein @TheSecretFF999 @itvnews @BBCBreaking @BBCCornwall https://t.co/HegnbBJAwa
Double decker bus bursts into flames on A30 https://t.co/RgHVz9kPOy
Crews from Bodmin and @LiskeardCFRS attended a bus fire on the A30 #Bodmin this morning. Two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets were used to extinguish the fire. https://t.co/SGgre4LCiH