There are unconfirmed reports of one fatality and up to 11 injuries after a bus reportedly partially exploded on Beaudesert Road at Moorooka, in Brisbane‘s south.
Queensland fire and emergency services were called to the scene at about 9am and had the fire extinguished by 9:20am, though it’s believed the driver of the bus was unable to be saved.
Photos from the site show the bus driver’s window blown out, with charring around the frame of the cabin.
Serious bus crash in Moorooka, drivers window appears to have shattered. pic.twitter.com/EddDarU72t
— Casey Briggs (@CaseyBriggs) October 28, 2016
Passengers and witnesses are currently being treated by ambos.
UPDATE: The scene here at Moorooka where bus caught fire. Many people watching on in horror. Paramedics treating the injured. @tennewsqld pic.twitter.com/AvQUIATtcd
— Kristina Costalos (@kcostalos) October 28, 2016
Traffic is currently being diverted through Mayfield Road so, if you’re in the area, best avoid it completely.
We’ll update you as the story develops.
Photo: Twitter / @caseybriggs.
