Double decker bus bursts into flames on major Welsh road

The A55 in North Wales was shut in both directions after the bus caught fire on Tuesday afternoon.

Images captured by witnesses passing the scene showed the bus engulfed by flames with fire crews battling the huge blaze. Smoke was seen billowing from the scene.

The A55 was shut between Broughton, Flintshire, and the Posthouse Roundabout while emergency crews dealt with the incident.

One lane was initially closed at around 3pm, before the road was shut in both directions. 

Emergency services including the North Wales Fire & Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service were at the scene of the fire on the eastbound carriageway.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said at around 3.07pm on Tuesday: "We’re currently dealing with a vehicle fire on the A55 Eastbound- the road has closed in both directions from J36 Broughton - J38 Posthouse A483.

"Please avoid the area." Further details on the cause of the fire have not yet been disclosed.