25.9 C
Accra
Monday, July 8, 2024
WorldSlough bus station fire spread across whole roof

Date:

Slough bus station fire spread across whole roof

spot_img

Firefighters have contained a large fire that spread through a bus station.

At 01:52 BST on Saturday, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) was called to a blaze across the whole roof of Slough bus station.

- Advertisement -

The cause of the fire is unknown but Tim Readings, group manager for RBFRS, said the blaze is “mostly out”.

He said the fire was 20m by 40m in scale and six engines were there to manage the damage.

- Advertisement -

Mr Readings added that bus companies have looked at alternative temporary bus stops.

Thames Valley Bus has said Route 15 would be suspended for all of Saturday and Services 2 and 5 would serve Brunel Way stops.

- Advertisement -

Service 703 towards Bracknell will also serve Queensmere Stop G instead of Slough Bus Station’s Bay 10.

Thames Valley Police have said: “Cordons and road closures are in place, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.”

Roads are shut on the A4 on Wellington Street in both directions, the A332 to Queensmere Road and the B416 Stoke road.

Source: BBC.com

 

Latest stories

Antoine Semenyo extends contract with Bournemouth

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has secured a new long-term...

Netizens react to Shatta Wale’s mother’s cry for help

Over the years, Shatta Wale has faced accusations of...

“It’s not on my mind” – Black Queens’ Nora Hauptle refutes Zambia links

Ghana's Black Queens Coach, Nora Hauptle, has reaffirmed her...

I will improve Free SHS policy – Mahama debunks removal claims

Former President John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National...

2024 polls: Not in this current crisis – John Mahama on building new stadium

Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress,...

If you claim I am corrupt prosecute me – Mahama dares NPP

The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama,...

Key deceptions revealed in Chef Smith’s interview with Serwaa Amihere

Chef Smith's deception extended far beyond fabricating his Guinness...

Related stories

John Cena to retire from wrestling in 2025

Renowned actor and wrestler John Cena has officially announced...

At least 16 dead after Israeli air strike on Gaza school

In a devastating incident at the Nuseirat refugee camp...

Titanic and Avatar producer dies at age 63

Jon Landau, the acclaimed producer behind some of the...

Italian archbishop and staunch critic of Pope Francis excommunicated

The Vatican has excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, an...

Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could convince me to quit – Biden

In a rare primetime interview with ABC News, President...

Pezeshkian elected as Iran’s president

Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, has been elected as the...

Hungary’s PM meets Putin in Moscow to discuss matters concerning Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow for discussions...