Bus firm looking into blaze
BUS operator First says it is continuing to investigate an incident which saw one of its vehicles gutted in a blaze.
The bus — on route A3 — was in Chestnut Avenue, West Cross, Swansea, when it was engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon.
The passengers and the driver had already left the vehicle and there were no reports of injuries.
A spokeswoman for First say: "I can confirm it was a First bus that was involved in the incident.
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"Our investigation is continuing, and it would be inappropriate to comment until that is completed."
A spokesman for Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had "completely destroyed" the bus.
Residents living nearby report seeing black smoke, and said the flames had been "immense".
Comments
by Neathboy234
Saturday, September 15 2012, 12:33PM
“That's almost funny, almost lol”
by Dai_Chotomy
Saturday, September 15 2012, 10:26AM
“I do hope that there was adequate eye protection whilst they were looking into the blaze.”