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Bus catches fire near Celtic Park after Old Firm match as smoke billows into street
Two fire engines responded and extinguished the blaze, with no injuries reported, as police assisted with traffic control.
- Emergency crews were called to Clyde Gateway, outside the Emirates Arena, at 2.25pm on Sunday to battle a bus fire near Celtic Park. Firefighters arrived to find a single-decker coach engulfed in flames shortly after the Old Firm match.
- The blaze occurred minutes after Rangers' 1-0 win against Celtic at Parkhead. SFRS confirmed that everyone on board escaped safely, and no injuries were reported.
- Two fire appliances attended the scene, and police closed the A728 between the Emirates Car Park Access Road and Dalmarnock Road. Dramatic footage showed thick smoke billowing from the bus as crews worked to extinguish the flames.
- Bus operator McLean Coaches stated they believe the incident "may have been caused by vandalism." The company confirmed the vehicle has been recovered for a full inspection and the matter has been reported to authorities.
- Police Scotland and the Rescue Service are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause as the vehicle undergoes a full inspection.
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Passengers were removed from the vehicle, which was destroyed in the Clyde Gateway area of Glasgow
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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