Bus Fully Engulfed in Fire on A13 Near Wennington During Rush Hour
Overview
Traffic Update:
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Location: A13 Eastbound before A1306 (Wennington Interchange)
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Status: Road blocked, with long delays
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Congestion: Stretching back beyond Rainham Marshes and Ferry Lane
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Time of incident: Stopped just before 9:15am
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as emergency services continue to manage the incident.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said:
“Firefighters are currently on scene dealing with a bus fire on the A13. The road remains closed while crews bring the fire under control. Further updates will be provided in due course.”
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available from London Fire Brigade and TfL.
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