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Blaze at former Shoreham Cement Works destroys 19 buses | |
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Nineteen buses have been destroyed in a fire in West Sussex during the early hours. | Nineteen buses have been destroyed in a fire in West Sussex during the early hours. |
Emergency services have been on the site of the former Shoreham Cement Works, in Upper Beeding, on Shoreham Road, since about 02:00 BST. | Emergency services have been on the site of the former Shoreham Cement Works, in Upper Beeding, on Shoreham Road, since about 02:00 BST. |
West Sussex Fire and Rescue said a neighbouring workshop had also been damaged by fire. | West Sussex Fire and Rescue said a neighbouring workshop had also been damaged by fire. |
"Two historically important Southdown vehicles" were reportedly saved but it is not known what caused the fire. | "Two historically important Southdown vehicles" were reportedly saved but it is not known what caused the fire. |
West Sussex Fire and Rescue told the BBC an investigation has begun into the cause but it thinks it may be suspicious. |