Double-decker bus destroyed in fire on A82

A double-decker tour bus was destroyed in a fire on the A82 in Inverness yesterday.

People reported hearing the sound of a “huge explosion”, and black smoke from the scene could be seen from close to the city centre.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said no-one was injured.

Traffic Scotland had earlier warned that the A82 at the scene could be closed for “a number of hours” due to damage caused to the road’s surface.

The road has since reopened, but with temporary traffic lights in place.

SHETLAND