A bus caught fire on an Ayrshire street, engulfing the double-decker vehicle in flames. Police Scotland officers rushed to the scene on Hayocks Road, Stevenston, around 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 7. Images from the incident show the bus, believed to be a Stagecoach vehicle, ablaze with thick black smoke rising into the sky. Pedestrians were advised by officers to steer clear of the area, with police launching an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the blaze. A Police Scotland spokesperson stated, “There are no reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.” Stagecoach and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for a statement.
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In other news, a former Rangers star, Kyle Hutton, was arrested following a tragic crash in Rutherglen where a woman passed away. The police investigation is ongoing into the incident involving Victoria Cairns, 40, who succumbed to her injuries. Additionally, rare editions of Harry Potter books are fetching high prices for collectors, with certain versions potentially worth up to £77,000. Furthermore, a memorial garden has been opened by Motherwell FC and the Well Society as a quiet space for reflection and remembrance for fans.
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A bus in Ayrshire caught fire, drawing emergency response from Police Scotland. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as investigations continue into the cause of the blaze. In other news, former Rangers star Kyle Hutton was arrested following a tragic crash, and rare Harry Potter book editions are commanding high prices for collectors. Motherwell FC and the Well Society have unveiled a memorial garden for fans to commemorate loved ones.