A critical incident unfolded in Wimbledon this morning as a bus burst into flames, prompting a swift response from emergency services and the declaration of a critical incident by the police. The electric vehicle fire, which occurred after 7 am, sent clouds of thick smoke and flames billowing into the air, leaving residents startled and the busy Wimbledon Hill Road partially blocked.
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According to eyewitnesses, the incident began with a loud bang that jolted nearby residents from their early morning routines. Max Pashley, a local resident, described the terrifying moment, saying, “We heard a huge bang.