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Dozens of Double-Decker Buses Destroyed in Suspected Arson Attack
An investigation is underway after dozens of double-decker buses were destroyed in what authorities believe may have been a deliberate arson attack.
Emergency services were called to a large vehicle depot during the early hours of the morning after reports of multiple buses engulfed in flames. Fire crews battled the blaze for several hours as thick black smoke billowed across the surrounding area, with residents urged to keep windows and doors closed.
Images from the scene showed rows of severely damaged double-decker buses, many reduced to charred metal shells. The destruction is expected to have a significant impact on local transport services, with operators warning of potential delays and route disruptions in the coming days.
Fire investigators and police officers have cordoned off the depot while forensic teams examine the site. Early assessments suggest the fire may have been started deliberately, although officials have stressed that enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have yet been made.
A spokesperson for the local fire service said crews worked tirelessly to prevent the flames spreading to nearby buildings and fuel storage areas. “This was a major incident requiring a significant emergency response. Our priority was protecting life and preventing further damage,” the spokesperson said.
Transport officials described the incident as a devastating blow to public transport infrastructure. The cost of replacing the destroyed vehicles is expected to run into millions of pounds, placing additional pressure on operators already facing rising maintenance and operating expenses.
Local residents expressed shock at the scale of the destruction, with some reporting hearing explosions as tyres and fuel systems were consumed by the fire. Witnesses described seeing flames reaching high into the night sky.
Police have appealed for anyone with information, CCTV footage, or dashcam recordings from the area around the time of the incident to come forward. Detectives are particularly interested in identifying any suspicious activity in the hours leading up to the blaze.
If confirmed as arson, the attack would rank among the most significant acts of vandalism against public transport infrastructure in recent years. Investigators are working to establish a motive and determine whether those responsible specifically targeted the bus depot.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged members of the public to avoid speculation while enquiries continue.
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