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Bus catches fire with passengers onboard in Jersey

News imageDavid Mullen Bus on fire St BreladeDavid Mullen
LibertyBus confirmed no passengers were hurt

A fire broke out on a Jersey bus carrying passengers just before 07:00 GMT.

About 12 people were onboard and they left the bus when it stopped near L'Horizon Hotel on St Brelade's Bay.

LibertyBus said no passengers had been injured.

Emergency services confirmed the back of the bus, around the engine, was well alight when they arrived.

News imageDavid Mullen Fire engine at scene of bus fireDavid Mullen
The fire service was called at about 07:00 GMT

The damaged bus was removed by a recovery vehicle and bus services in and out of St Brelade's Bay were suspended.

LibertyBus said normal services in the area resumed by 12:30.