London bus bursts into flames as passengers flee to safety

The shocking moment a London bus burst into flames, causing passengers aboard to flee for their lives, was caught on camera.

More than two dozen firefighters were called to tackle the blaze that ripped through a bus in London on Saturday afternoon (May 18).

Five fire engines were called to the blaze on Richmond Road, Twickenham, shortly before 1.30pm.

Luckily, no one is believed to have been injured as a result of the incident, but the road remains closed.

The bus was completely destroyed in the fire, and an investigation into the cause is now underway.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said:  “Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters tackled a bus fire on Richmond Road in Twickenham. 

“One diesel single decker bus was destroyed by the fire. All passengers and the driver left the bus before the Brigade’s arrival. There are no reports of any injuries.

“The road remains closed following the incident and people are advised to avoid the area for the rest of the day.

“The Brigade was called at 1318 and the incident was over for firefighters at 1426.

“Crews from Twickenham, Richmond, Heston and Kingston fire stations attended the scene.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called at 1.20pm on Saturday, May 18, to a bus on fire in Richmond Road, Twickenham.

“There were no reported injuries. Enquiries continue alongside London Fire Brigade colleagues.”