Minibus fire closes A3 at New Malden
UPDATE: All lanes have now reopened, with traffic returning to normal.
Two lanes on the A3 are closed southbound at Shannon Corner due to a minibus fire.
The minibus is reported to be under the New Malden underpass on the southbound side.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said New Malden firefighters were called at 9.30am and brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes.
RT @MPSKingston: Please avoid the A3. Due to a diesel spill near Malden underpass. The road will be closed to traffic temporarily
— Contact Kingston (@ContactKingston) September 12, 2014
The northbound side of the road was closed but has been reopened.
A Kingston police spokeswoman said no one was injured.
- Did you see what happened? Call the newdesk on 020 8722 6313 or email jon.sharman@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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