January 12th 2024.
This morning, the streets of North Woolwich in East London were met with a shocking sight - the charred remains of a hybrid bus. It was a deja vu moment for the locals as it was just yesterday when another electric double-decker had exploded in a similar fashion. Luckily, no one was hurt in this incident and the bus was not carrying any passengers at the time.
Eyewitnesses were taken aback by the sudden blaze and could be heard shouting in disbelief. As the fire continued to rage, the authorities urged everyone to keep a safe distance and the area was cordoned off. The pictures captured in the early hours of the morning showed the bus engulfed in flames, while the ones taken in the daylight revealed a burnt-out shell.
It was a race against time for the firefighters to put out the fire, which they managed to do in an hour. However, the investigation into the cause of the fire has just begun. This incident comes on the heels of another electric bus catching fire in Wimbledon, causing chaos during the morning rush hour. A former firefighter also shared his insights on the challenges of handling an electric fire.
The safety of the public is of utmost importance, and this incident has raised concerns about the reliability of these hybrid buses. In fact, in May 2022, there was a similar fire at Potters Bar bus garage in Hertfordshire, which led to the temporary suspension of Metrodeckers for safety checks.
The London Fire Brigade responded swiftly to the call at 6:49 am and managed to control the fire by 7:55 am. Fortunately, no one was on board the bus and there were no reports of injuries. However, an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire. In the meantime, a 25-meter cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure.
The incident has caught the attention of Transport for London, and they are expected to release a statement soon. Stay tuned to The Agency's London news hub for the latest updates on this developing story.
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