Fire in Newquay destroys a third of Western Greyhound's bus fleet

Devon & Cornwall Police say that they received a call at 1.17am this morning (3 May 2013) reporting that a number of buses were on fire in the Summercourt area of Cornwall.

It is thought that at least 37 buses have been deystroyed by fire, a third of bus firm Western Greyhound's fleet, which will impact on the bus service provided in mid-Cornwall. There were no persons injured as a result of the fire.

It is understood that there will be no Park & Ride service from Truro operating today.

The A3058 Newquay to St Austell Road will remain closed for most of the day between Summercourt crossroads and Brighton Cross roundabout. The Highways Agency have diversions in place.

Cornwall Fire Brigade and Police resources attended the scene. This was a Fire Brigade led operation with police support.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established and investigations by the Fire Service and Devon & Cornwall Police will continue.