Emergency services called to large vehicle fire in Yeovil

All passengers were evacuated from the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency services. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
All passengers were evacuated from the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency services. (Image: Newsquest)
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EMERGENCY services were called to an incident in Yeovil involving a single decker coach which caught on fire. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services were called at around 8.05am on Wednesday (June 4) to an incident that occurred this morning at Vagg Hill Cross Roads, Yeovil.

Fire crews confirmed a large fire which they said started within the engine compartment of a single decker coach.

Firefighters from Yeovil attended along with two additional fire engines. There was also a water bowser on the scene.

The driver and seven passengers had already evacuated the vehicle prior to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service's attendance.

Avon and Somerset Police were also spotted at the scene helping with traffic control until around 10am.

Fire crews extinguished the fire using water and foam jets and breathing apparatus.

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue service said the bus was partially damaged as a result of the fire.

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