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Double-decker bus goes up in flames

Contributed The back of a blue bus. The picture has been taken from behind the vehicle and flames can be seen coming from it. Contributed
A passer-by captured this image of flames engulfing the rear of the bus

Bus passengers were evacuated from a double-decker shortly before it went up in flames.

The Norfolk Fire Service was called to Beaconsfield Road in Great Yarmouth - close to Northgate Primary School - at about 12:35 BST on Thursday.

A First Bus East spokesperson said: "The driver became aware that there was an issue with the vehicle and acted swiftly to evacuate all passengers."

The spokesperson confirmed no-one was injured and an investigation into how the fire started was under way.

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