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13/05/2013
Depot Fire Destroys 37 Buses
Some 37 buses have been destroyed in a fire overnight at a depot in Summercourt, Cornwall.
It is understood that at least a third of the buses destroyed belonged to the Western Greyhound bus company, and is expected to cause “significant disruption” to services, according to the BBC.
Speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall, Western Greyhound's managing director Mark Howarth said: "A lot of hard work has gone into Western Greyhound and it's awful to see it going up in smoke.
"I could just see flames leaping in the air and when I arrived all the buses at the bottom of the yard were completely ablaze.
The A3058 Newquay to St Austell Road will remain closed for most of the day, police have said.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that at least a third of the buses destroyed belonged to the Western Greyhound bus company, and is expected to cause “significant disruption” to services, according to the BBC.
Speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall, Western Greyhound's managing director Mark Howarth said: "A lot of hard work has gone into Western Greyhound and it's awful to see it going up in smoke.
"I could just see flames leaping in the air and when I arrived all the buses at the bottom of the yard were completely ablaze.
The A3058 Newquay to St Austell Road will remain closed for most of the day, police have said.
(MH/CD)
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