Moment school bus burst into flames with children inside on busy London road

This is the terrifying moment a 30-seater school bus with children inside burst into flames in London. 

Firefighters rushed to the scene in Hackney this morning, where six other vehicles were also damaged. 

Shocking footage shows the bus engulfed in bright orange flames with thick plumes of grey smoke filling the air around it. 

Further video shows the devastating remains of burnt-out bus after the flames were put out, surrounded by charred debris. 

All the children were led to safety during the incident and there have been no reports of injuries.

Footage has been shared showing the huge fire which broke out on a school bus today 

Witnesses staring at the scene of the blaze in Hackney, east London, this morning 

A small part of several surrounding properties were also damaged by the blaze, according to MyLondon. 

‘This morning a fire broke out on a school bus in Hackney. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined,’ Hackney Council has tweeted. 

‘All the children were evacuated with no injuries & a replacement bus was organised to deliver them to school. 

 ‘Thank you @MPSHackney & @LondonFire for the quick response.’

London Fire Brigade tweeted: ‘Firefighters tackled this bus fire in Wilton Way in #Hackney this morning. 

‘Six other vehicles were also damaged. Our 999 Control Officers took 42 calls. 

‘Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries.’