Double decker bus goes up in flames in Wimbledon

An electric double-decker bus caught fire in southwest London during rush hour on Thursday morning. Police said emergency services were called shortly after 7am. No injuries have been reported but people have been told to avoid the area. Flames engulfed the back of the bus with thick grey smoke billowing out. The upper deck back windows were completely destroyed. The bus was on its usual route from Mitcham to Raynes Park. #london #bus #fire #wimbledon Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, spo