Plumes of smoke seen after bus on fire shuts down A90

Police Scotland confirmed that the road had been closed down at Brechin around 5.20pm.

Plumes of smoke seen after bus on fire shuts down A90 at BrechinSupplied

Fire crews have raced to the scene on the A90 in Angus after a bus burst into flames.

Police Scotland confirmed that the road had been closed down at Brechin around 5.20pm.

No injuries have been reported as a result.

The vehicle was a reportedly a Megabus coach travelling from Aberdeen to Glasgow.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A90 at Brechin is currently closed due to a bus fire. Emergency services are on the scene.

“There are no reports of any injuries. The road is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.”

Megabus UK and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for comment.

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