Bus company investigating after vehicle burst into flames in Edinburgh city centre

Lothian Buses is investigating after one of its vehicles burst into flames in Edinburgh on Monday evening, causing traffic disruption in the city.

The single-decker bus caught fire just before 7.30pm, with the rear part of the vehicle engulfed in flames.

Pictures show fire crews tackling the blaze as flames tore through the vehicle.

A spokesperson for Lothian Buses said: “We can confirm that one of our buses was involved in an incident on South Clerk Street last night. A full investigation is under way to establish the circumstances.

“We would like to take this opportunity to apologise to anyone inconvenienced as a direct result and extend our thanks to the fire and rescue service for their swift response.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. The cause has yet to be determined.

The incident caused disruption in the area while emergency services dealt with the fire.

The fire service said crews were called to the scene at 7.24pm.

Two fire engines, from Tollcross and McDonald Road fire stations, attended the incident.

No casualties were reported in the incident, a spokeswoman said, and fire crews departed shortly before 8.30pm.

South Clerk Street was closed while emergency services were at the scene, with diversions put in place.