Bus bursts into flames in Hertfordshire
A bus carrying secondary school pupils filled with smoke before bursting into flames in Offley, Hertfordshire this afternoon.
Children safe after bus goes up in smoke near Hitchin
An Arriva bus travelling from Hitchin in Hertfordshire to Luton has caught fire on the A505 at Offley.
The 102 service was carrying 16 passengers including secondary school students.
The heat from the fire has caused damaged to the road and also nearby properties are believed to be affected.
Investigations are being carried out at the scene by the fire service and police.
The fire has been put out and nobody was hurt. The driver of the bus also managed to get out safely.
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