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Sophie Brownson

Devastating aftermath as coaches burnt out at Seaton Burn depot in suspected arson attack

An investigation has been launched after coaches were destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Seaton Burn.

Dramatic images show several coaches completely burnt-out with just their shells remaining following a large blaze at the North East Coach Travel depot on Front Street on Wednesday night (September 14). Police were called to the scene at around 9.30pm and around 20 firefighters from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service tackled the fire.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the blaze but Northumbria Police have confirmed that they are treating the incident as a suspected arson. The force has launched an investigation to find those responsible for setting the coaches on fire.

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