Bristling Blaze Halts M27 as Bluestar Bus Erupts into Fireball

A blazing double-decker Bluestar bus has brought the M27 to a grinding halt, causing delays of over an hour on Thursday afternoon.

M27 Shut Between Paulsgrove and Fareham

Hampshire Police have shut the motorway between Junction 12 Paulsgrove and Junction 11 Fareham. Traffic is currently held as emergency crews battle the inferno.

No Injuries Amid Dramatic Fire

Hampshire Fire Service confirmed no one on the bus or among firefighters was injured during the blaze, despite the dramatic scene.

They received multiple emergency calls at 5:15pm as the bus erupted into flames, sparking a major rescue response.

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