A significant bus fire broke out on the Humber Bridge this morning, leading to the closure of all lanes on the A15. Motorists are being urged to steer clear of the area as emergency services respond to the incident.
Incident Details
The southbound carriageway remains shut while crews work to recover the vehicle and inspect the road surface. Images from the scene depict the bus entirely engulfed in flames, with a thick column of black smoke rising from the vehicle. Humberside Police are present and have advised drivers to seek alternative routes, as reported by Yorkshire Live.
Timeline of Events
08:32 BST - Bus Bursts Into Flames
A bus caught fire on the Humber Bridge, prompting an immediate closure of the bridge in both directions. Queueing traffic formed on the A15 after the blaze ignited between Barton and Hessle, near the Humberfield Roundabout, according to a statement from Inrix.
08:36 BST - Expect Delays
Drivers were warned to anticipate delays on the A15 Humber Bridge, which remained closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire.
08:40 BST - Shocking Image Shows Bus Covered in Flames
A photograph, seemingly captured from a nearby car, shows bright orange flames completely covering a bus on the Humber Bridge. A large plume of black smoke is also visible pouring from the vehicle.
08:43 BST - Humberside Police at the Scene
Humberside Police are currently at the scene of the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far. The force has asked drivers to find alternative routes.
08:49 BST - Buses Diverted
Stagecoach East Midlands announced that its buses will only serve Barton-upon-Humber until further notice due to the fire on the Humber Bridge.
08:51 BST - Police Statement
Police stated that the bridge will remain closed in both directions to allow emergency services to handle the fire. "Please be aware that due to a vehicle on fire, the Humber bridge will be closed in both directions, to allow emergency services to deal," Humberside Police said. "Please find an alternative route in the meantime. Thank you for your patience."
08:55 BST - Map Shows Large Closure
A map indicates a substantial closure between Barton-upon-Humber and Hessle. Drivers have been asked to avoid the area.
09:01 BST - Northbound Carriageway Reopens
The northbound carriageway on the Humber Bridge has reopened. The southbound carriageway remains closed while the bus is recovered and the road is assessed. Emergency services are still at the scene.
09:20 BST - Footage from the Scene
Footage shows multiple emergency service vehicles heading toward the blaze, with a huge plume of smoke hanging over the area.
09:33 BST - Walkways Remain Open
Locals have been informed that the walkways on the Humber Bridge remain open despite the emergency response. The official Humber Bridge News account on X confirmed that the west path is open.
