Bendy Bus Bursts.........

akuza · November 15th, 2006, 08:35 PM

....into flames

One of London's new bendy buses has been destroyed after bursting into flames in central London. Passengers and the driver escaped without injury when the R436 bus caught fire just north of Marble Arch at 0612 GMT on Wednesday.

Operator London Central was unable to say how many people were on board the bus, which can carry 139 passengers.

Edgware Road was closed in both directions as firefighters tackled the fire.

Colin Farrant, London Central's commercial manager, said: "The cause of the blaze is currently unknown and we are therefore undertaking a joint investigation with the vehicle manufacturers."

The bus had been near the end of its route across the city from New Cross, in south-east London, to Paddington, in west London.

It had been in operation for less than a year and was one of those introduced to ease traffic flows before the congestion charge was introduced.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3287167.stm

x_babytee_x · November 17th, 2006, 07:50 AM

Last Updated: Wednesday, 3 December, 2003, 12:10 GMT

impactcrew · November 17th, 2006, 07:51 AM

Bloody hate those buses take up too much room on the roads but hopefully no one was injured in this accident!

Rizla · November 17th, 2006, 07:52 AM

This was ages ago..

london_guy · November 17th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akuza

....into flames

One of London's new bendy buses has been destroyed after bursting into flames in central London. Passengers and the driver escaped without injury when the R436 bus caught fire just north of Marble Arch at 0612 GMT on Wednesday.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3287167.stm

Thanks for bringing that to our attention.....3 years late!

November 15th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
akuza Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Apr 24 2005 Posts: 41,016 Reputation: 214805306 --> Rep Power: 21480712 Casino cash: $13463	Bendy Bus Bursts......... ....into flames One of London's new bendy buses has been destroyed after bursting into flames in central London. Passengers and the driver escaped without injury when the R436 bus caught fire just north of Marble Arch at 0612 GMT on Wednesday. Operator London Central was unable to say how many people were on board the bus, which can carry 139 passengers. Edgware Road was closed in both directions as firefighters tackled the fire. Colin Farrant, London Central's commercial manager, said: "The cause of the blaze is currently unknown and we are therefore undertaking a joint investigation with the vehicle manufacturers." The bus had been near the end of its route across the city from New Cross, in south-east London, to Paddington, in west London. It had been in operation for less than a year and was one of those introduced to ease traffic flows before the congestion charge was introduced. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3287167.stm __________________ B.McB.

November 17th, 2006, 07:50 AM	#2
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November 17th, 2006, 07:51 AM	#3
impactcrew Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Dec 3 2004 Location: united kingdom - east sides Posts: 15,270 Reputation: 383107809 --> Rep Power: 38310860 Casino cash: $17677	Bloody hate those buses take up too much room on the roads but hopefully no one was injured in this accident!

November 17th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#4
Rizla Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: May 9 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 6,021 Reputation: 22108519 --> Rep Power: 2210897 Casino cash: $31703	This was ages ago..

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