A double-decker bus has burst into on a major road in - with a shocking video showing it burning at the side of the road with plumes of thick smoke billowing into the air. In a dramatic clip posted to X, bright orange flames were seen tearing through the back of the bus and engulfing the entire vehicle as stunned drivers slowed down to watch the horror unfold.

The video was shared alongside a message reading: "Double Decker bus on fire with blazing flames, near Colney Hatch Lane, N10." Another X user shared a picture of the bus, adding: "Suggest colleagues avoid the North Circular eastbound at Friern Barnet." The Met Police said one man managed to flee the burning vehicle before the fire Brigade arrived at the scene on Atlas Road in New Southgate.

The force said in a statement: "Firefighters were called to a bus alight on Atlas Road in New Southgate this evening. Most of the double-decker bus was damaged by fire. One man left the bus before the Brigade arrived.

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"There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of eight calls to the fire at 19:27 and the fire was under control by 20:03. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Finchley and Hornsey fire stations attended the scene."

From the video, the bus appears to be a number 232 going towards Turnpike Lane station. Police officers were pictured on scene just after 7.30pm with the fire raging on in the background.

Transport for London (TfL) published a travel advisory for the route, which read: "232 towards Turnpike Lane is on diversion due to an emergency services incident.

"Stop 'Colney Hatch Lane' (CT) is not being served. Please use the previous or next stop to catch your bus to continue your journey."

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