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Firefighters tackle blaze on bus in Kingston Firefighters tackle blaze on bus in Kingston
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Fire crews have tackled a blaze on a bus in south-west London. People were evacuated from their homes and businesses when a bus caught fire in a south-west London street.
The emergency services were called to tackle flames on the 371 bus on High Street, Kingston, at about 09:00 GMT. The 371 bus became engulfed in flames on High Street, Kingston, at about 09:00 GMT.
The driver was treated at the scene by crews from the London Ambulance Service for the effects of breathing in smoke before being taken to hospital The driver was treated at the scene by crews from the London Ambulance Service for the effects of breathing in smoke before being taken to hospital.
No passengers needed treatment. Local properties were evacuated as a precaution and road closures put in place, a spokesperson for the Met said. No passengers required treatment and road closures put in place, a spokesperson for the Met said.
The fire was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Its cause is not yet known.The fire was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Its cause is not yet known.