Dramatic pictures show coach on fire on A1
Dramatic pictures have been released of a coach fire on the A1.
The blaze broke out at around 9.25am on Thursday south of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, and everyone on board was brought off safely before flames engulfed the vehicle.
Photos from the incident where Durham, High Handenhold & Spennymoor crews dealing with A1M bus fire this morning. pic.twitter.com/rReoHH5qJR
— CDD Fire and Rescue (@CDDFRS) March 2, 2017
Three crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene on the hard shoulder of the north-bound carriageway.
The fire caused lengthy tailbacks on the A1.
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