Double-decker bus catches fire at Leeds shopping centre

Passengers were left in shock after a double-decker bus caught fire in Leeds today.

The First service was at Bramley Shopping Centre's bus station when a fire was spotted on the top deck just before 2pm.

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Passengers were evacuated and emergency services are in attendance.

First West Yorks confirmed on Twitter that the Bramley bus station stops were temporarily suspended, but services have now resumed.

Passer-by Joel Evans Tweeted this dramatic image of the vehicle, with flames clearly visible at its rear.

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