Bus destroyed in city centre fire

Will Jefford & Heidi BoothBBC News, East Midlands
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The fire service said there were no passengers on board the bus

A bus has been severely damaged in a fire in Derby city centre.

The blaze took place at about 11:30 BST in Morledge, while the vehicle was underneath the Derbion Riverside Car Park.

A large police cordon is in place stretching from The Cock Pit to the junction with Albert Street.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said no passengers were on board at the time of the fire and the driver had left the bus by the time they arrived.

News imageClaire Welbourne Smoke at Derby Bus StationClaire Welbourne
Plumes of smoke were seen near Derby Bus Station after a fire

The service said firefighters from Long Eaton and Castle Donington remain on scene after the fire.

Diversions have also been put in place for traffic.

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The fire took place while the bus was underneath the Derbion Riverside Car Park

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