Chris from Nailsea
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« on: September 04, 2010, 12:04:14 » |
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From the BBC» : A bendy bus has caught fire outside one of London's busiest railway stations.
Fire crews were called to deal with thick black smoke which was seen billowing from the vehicle on Terminus Place, opposite Victoria station, at about 0830 BST on Saturday.
All of those on board the bus escaped without injury.
Much of Terminus Place has been closed while investigations take place, although buses are stopping nearby. Victoria Tube station has now reopened.
The sub-surface Circle and District Lines had been prevented from stopping at the station while the fire was in progress.
Bendy buses, which were introduced in London in 2001, were temporarily taken out of service in 2005 when three of them caught fire.
They were only allowed back on the roads once special fire-suppression equipment had been fitted.
There was also a fire on another vehicle three years ago, with flames coming from its heating system.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2010, 20:02:16 » |
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From the BBC» : Bendy bus fire at Victoria station 'could be arson'
Initial inspections on a bendy bus which caught fire outside a railway station suggest arson may have been to blame rather than a mechanical fault, Transport for London (TfL» ) has said.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the number 73 in Terminus Place beside Victoria station in central London on Saturday morning.
Only the driver was on board and escaped without injury.
The emergency services and TfL have launched investigations.
The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade said their inquiries were continuing.
The bus stops outside Victoria are now in operation again, having been closed while the fire was extinguished.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2013, 19:06:30 » |
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From the BBC» : Nine people fled the bus unhurt after it caught fire at Medbourne roundaboutA bus with nine people on board burst into flames at a Milton Keynes roundabout. The driver and eight passengers were on board as smoke and flames poured from the engine. They were taken to safety as fire crews tackled the fire at the back of the single decker bus at Medbourne roundabout, Grange Farm. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the interior of the bus was cut open to ensure the fire had not spread. A spokesperson for the bus operator Arriva said: "At 13:26 on Monday, 7 January one of our buses was travelling along Fulmer Street when the driver was made aware by a passenger that they had seen smoke from the rear of the vehicle. "The driver pulled over off the roundabout at a safe place and evacuated all passengers from the bus. He immediately called the fire brigade and also tried to attempt to use the fire extinguisher himself to put out the fire and keep it under control. "The fire brigade attended the scene and were able to extinguish the fire. The fire was contained in and around the engine compartment. "A spare bus was taken to the stop so passengers were able to continue with their journey. Nobody was injured as a result of the fire."
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Brucey
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2013, 20:13:05 » |
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Not to worry, they've got plenty of spare roundabouts in MK▸ .
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anthony215
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2013, 20:23:26 » |
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This is the 3rd case in last few months that an optare solo has gone up in flames
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SandTEngineer
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2013, 20:41:08 » |
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.........mmm time then to withdraw all bus services, have a lengthly public enquiry, spend millions on lawyers.....and make the public walk in the meantime
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bobm
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2014, 20:12:36 » |
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From the BBC» Double decker bus catches fire in Marlborough, Wiltshire The rear of the double decker was engulfed by flames while on Marlborough High Street Passengers fled from a double decker bus after it caught fire in Wiltshire. The blaze was spotted when the bus was in High Street, Marlborough, at about 08:30 BST. Flames soon engulfed the rear of the vehicle. A fire service spokesman said the driver had suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation but there had been no other injuries. The High Street has been closed and Wiltshire Police said a diversion has been put in place.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2014, 21:13:36 » |
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Could have been worse - it could have happened in Longleat. (edited, very nervously, to fix quote - bobm)
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« Last Edit: April 28, 2014, 21:21:36 by bobm »
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Timmer
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« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2014, 16:49:56 » |
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Could have been worse - it could have happened in Longleat. (edited, very nervously, to fix quote - bobm)Yeah and those in the Points West region would have to watch the same story rerun over and over again a few days after. Was obviously a slow news week last week in the West country.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2014, 23:15:53 » |
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From the BBC» : Passengers flee as bus gutted by fire near CaernarfonOne of the passengers said the bus was in flames within minutes but everyone got off safelyA bus company is investigating the cause of a fire which gutted one of its vehicles in Gwynedd.About seven passengers and the driver had to flee the bus when it caught fire between Y Fron and Rhosgadfan, near Caernarfon, on Wednesday afternoon. Nobody was injured - however the single-deck vehicle was completely destroyed by the blaze. A spokesman for operators Express Motors said maintenance issues have already been ruled out as a cause. Mother-of-two Lucy Price, 36, said she had been shopping in Caernarfon with a friend and was returning home when the fire started shortly before 15:00 BST. "There were about seven passengers on the bus and the bus driver," she said. "We had just scaled a steep hill when the bus pulled over and it literally filled with black smoke within seconds. I was sitting on the back seat of the bus with my friend and we made our way safely to the front with everybody else and got off." Peter Thornton captured images of the bus - and later discovered his daughter had been on it"Within about five minutes the bus was full of flames and there was a big bang and the windows blew out." Ms Price praised the bus driver who made sure his passengers were safe, but she said the incident could have been a lot worse and she had a lucky escape. Unknown to Ms Price, her father Peter Thornton arrived at the scene while on his way to collect his grandson from school and took some photographs of the burning bus. A spokesman for Express Motors in Caernarfon, said: "We are looking into this incident in great depth and we're concerned about what has happened. But it was not as dramatic as some media reports are suggesting. "We have great concern for our passengers and staff and the good name of our company. We pride ourselves on our service. The company has been operating for nearly 40 years under the present management. "We do know the fire is not down to a poorly maintained vehicle. Our driver at the scene dealt with the incident in a prompt and professional manner and made sure the passengers got safely off the bus." Express Motors said the fire was not down to a poorly maintained vehicle
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2014, 23:22:26 » |
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From the BBC» : School coach catches fire in AshcottThe coach caught fire in Ashcott near StreetA school coach with about 40 children on board has caught fire in a Somerset village.The coach was destroyed in the incident on the A39 in Ashcott, but all of the children got off safely. The driver saw fire coming from the dashboard just before 08:30 BST and tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher. Devon and Somerset fire service was called, and properties were evacuated, but everyone has now returned home. The road is expected to be closed until about 11:30 BST while the vehicle is recovered. Power lines will also need to be checked for damage.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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JayMac
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2014, 00:35:50 » |
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Shouldn't laugh, and glad there were no injuries, but 'fire coming from the dashboard' reminded me of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfiIiQfMPT4
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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LiskeardRich
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2014, 06:58:40 » |
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I can't follow the link on my current device, but by any chance is it The Jolly Boys Outing episode of Only Fools and Horses?
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JayMac
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2014, 07:17:12 » |
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But of course!
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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ChrisB
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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2014, 09:40:14 » |
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Hmm - Metro has the story with half a dozen pupils onboard
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