Dubai: Commuters in Dubai were shocked to see a bus engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning.
Bus on #fire close to JLT metro station #dubai #marina Firemen in action within minutes @DCDDubai pic.twitter.com/K8gvvoBtnS
— Manika Dhama (@manikadhama) September 26, 2017
Passersby took photos and a video of the incident, which show the orange and yellow flames billowing out of the vehicle.
Something's on fire at Dubai marina. Fire service are on it. Smoke is acrid. And so thick I cant see what's on fire. Hope all ok. pic.twitter.com/AjAzc66kVI
— Dawn Metcalfe (@PDSiDXB) September 26, 2017
According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place at around 7.20am near La Riviera Tower in Dubai Marina, along Mersa Street.
@gulf_news Bus on Fire in Dubai Marina. Mersa Street. pic.twitter.com/HaVQkDN4mg
— Company Liquidators (@UAELiquidators) 26 September 2017
Onlookers said the vehicle fire was quickly put out by Dubai Civil Defence.
In a tweet, Dubai Police said that the fire affected commuters in Dubai Marina, resulting in heavy delays and traffic congestion.
#TrafficUpdate#fire #accident on Al Marsa St after Marina Mall towards Dubai, resulting in traffic delays.
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 26, 2017
More to follow.
