A road is completely closed and delays are expected after a bus burst into flames.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Moorfield Road, near the roundabout at Bishops Way, in Widnes on Wednesday morning (January 24) at 7.42am following reports of a bus fire. Once firefighters arrived at the scene they found the single-decker bus well alight and began working to put out the flames.
A spokesperson confirmed there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the incident. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to check for hot spots, with the flames being extinguished one hour later.
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People traveling in the area have however been warned of delays due to the road being closed in both directions.
A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters are in attendance at a bus fire on Moorfield Road, Widnes, close to the junction of Warrington Road. No passengers were on the bus however the road is closed in both directions so please expect local traffic disruption while the incident is being dealt with."
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