Emergency crews responded to a bus fire on Ironbridge Road in Madeley, Shropshire, on Saturday evening, 14 March 2026. The incident happened at approximately 18:19 and was resolved without any injuries to passengers or members of the public.
The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene to put out the blaze and secure the vehicle. Police officers also assisted at the site to help manage traffic on the busy local road.
While the fire was contained quickly and did not cause major travel disruption, the event has prompted discussions among residents about safety on the town’s main routes. The road was cleared shortly after the fire was extinguished.
Officials confirmed that the situation was handled as a routine incident and no further safety concerns were reported. The bus was removed from the scene and normal traffic resumed soon after.
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