Bus catches fire in Dubai Marina

Commuters told expect delays as bus catches fire during rush hour in Dubai

A bus caught fire in Dubai Marina on Tuesday morning, causing tailbacks during rush hour.

The vehicle caught fire at about 7.20am on Marsa St, after Marina Mall.

Witnesses on social media said Dubai Civil Defence were swift to the scene.

Bus on #fire close to JLT metro station #dubai #marina Firemen in action within minutes @DCDDubai pic.twitter.com/K8gvvoBtnS

— Manika Dhama (@manikadhama) September 26, 2017

Dubai Police reported traffic build-up as fire crews tackled the blaze.

#TrafficUpdate#fire #accident on Al Marsa St after Marina Mall towards Dubai, resulting in traffic delays.

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 26, 2017

Traffic then slowly recovered shortly before 8am.

#traffic now moving on affected road. Quick response time as always by fire dept. #Dubai #fire pic.twitter.com/pU3Hxh3MRG

— Manika Dhama (@manikadhama) September 26, 2017