Edinburgh bus fire: 'Full investigation' underway after bus bursts into flames in Edinburgh city centre

Emergency services were called to South Clerk Street, a busy street near the Meadows, at around 7.20pm.

Images from the scene show the back of the bus engulfed in flames and firefighters working to extinguish the blaze.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines were deployed.

An eyewitness said all passengers were evacuated swiftly and safely, and it has since been confirmed that no one was injured.

On Tuesday morning, Lothian Buses said an investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire.

A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that one of our buses was involved in an incident on South Clerk Street last night. A full investigation is underway 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."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.24pm on Monday, 9 February to reports of a bus on fire at South Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting one bus.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”