Passengers evacuated as bus destroyed by fire in Dundee

Image caption, Emergency services were called to the blaze at about 14:30

Passengers have escaped without injury after a double-decker bus was destroyed by fire in Dundee.

Emergency services were called to the blaze on a Stagecoach bus on Strathearn Road at about 14:30.

Stagecoach said that there were about 10 passengers safely evacuated. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said there were no reported casualties.

A Stagecoach spokesperson said: "Safety is our priority and we are investigating the circumstances."

Police Scotland said road closures were in place on Strathern Road, Crawford Place, Fairfield Road and at Ralston Road.

Image caption, Stagecoach said all passengers were safely evacuated