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Roads closed in Crawley after fire destroys bus

Bob DaleSouth East
News imageEddie Mitchell A fire tender hoses down the metal skeleton of a burnt out bus in Crawley.Eddie Mitchell
Pictures at the scene show the bus has been completely destroyed

A cordon has been put in place and nearby buildings evacuated after a bus caught fire in Sussex.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to Southgate Avenue in Crawley on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said emergency services would remain on scene "for some time".

The force said the evacuations were a precaution, but people were being asked to avoid the area.

News imageEddie Mitchell Five firefighters in full protective gear stand at the scene of the incident in central Crawley.Eddie Mitchell
Police said roads would be closed "for some time" and people should avoid the area

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