A black cab burst into flames on one of the hottest days in London closing traffic in both directions on Blackfriars Bridge.
The Mirror reports:
Fire brigade turned up to deal with it. Huge flames the small bang as something exploded. pic.twitter.com/cXGRiabPTq
— pete speller (@peterspeller) July 18, 2016
Dramatic pictures show the vehicle engulfed by flames on Blackfriars Bridge around noon today.
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Plumes of smoke from the blazing cab could be seen across the capital.
London Fire Brigade tweeted a picture of the smoking vehicle, which forced the closure of the bridge in both directions.
A spokesman said: “The taxi fire on Blackfriars Bridge is under control.
“No reports of any injuries. The cause is under investigation.”
Blackfriars Bridge – traffic is being held in both directions due to a taxi on fire. Expect long delays pic.twitter.com/hcwgy0VQWB
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) July 18, 2016
The taxi fire on #Blackfriars Bridge is under control. No reports of any injuries. The cause is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/PDJxIxFooV
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 18, 2016
@LondonFire well done fellas putting out the @LondonTaxi #fire on #Blackfriars Bridge. Scorchio!! pic.twitter.com/EOApdxi7q7
— Hezz (@_Hezz) July 18, 2016
We’re dealing with a taxi cab on fire on #Blackfriars Bridge. The bridge is closed in both directions © @EveKIng pic.twitter.com/iQdNG1zeOp
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 18, 2016
Transport for London said traffic was being held in both directions.
Long delays are expeted.
