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Double-decker school bus goes up in flames in St Stephens Road, Canterbury

A double-decker school bus was evacuated after it erupted into flames.

The Stagecoach vehicle caught fire in St Stephen’s Road, Canterbury, at about 9am this morning triggering delays in the surrounding area.

Pupils were evacuated from the bus before emergency services arrived at the scene.

Fire, ambulance, police and Kent Highways officers were in attendance.

A Stagecoach spokesman confirmed the bus involved was the school-time route 914 service travelling into Canterbury.

“The incident occurred at about 8.20am this morning after the bus had dropped students off at the Archbishop's School.

"Safety is our highest priority and the remaining students on board were immediately evacuated before any fire was detected.

A bus went up in flames prompting a huge emergency response in Canterbury
A bus went up in flames prompting a huge emergency response in Canterbury
Motorists face gridlock after the Stagecoach double-decker caught fire in Canterbury
Motorists face gridlock after the Stagecoach double-decker caught fire in Canterbury

"A full investigation is underway."

The route was blocked with traffic queueing between Hales Drive / St Stephen's Green and Broad Oak Road.

The road reopened shortly before 11am.

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