Bus engulfed in flames after hitting height restricted bridge in Stockholm with the warning sign piercing a gas tank on the roof Bus in Stockholm city centre is engulfed in flames after its gas tank exploded Vehicle was travelling towards a height restricted bridge when it hit the barriers The gas tank was on the roof and was pierced by the hanging bridge pontoons Driver was thought to be the only person on-board and was taken to hospital
By Chris Dyer For Mailonline
Published: 11:39 GMT, 10 March 2019 | Updated: 11:39 GMT, 10 March 2019
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A huge fire ball engulfed a bus in Stockholm city centre after it crashed into the entrance to a tunnel this morning.
The vehicle was travelling towards a height restricted bridge when it crashed into barriers hanging from the top.
As the bus struck the heavy pontoons, it is thought the gas tank on the roof was pierced and caused an explosion.
The vehicle, which was thought to have not been in service at the time, became
