Dramatic video footage captured the moment a double decker bus went up in flames on the motorway. The bus caught fire on the M56, near Wythenshawe, on Monday afternoon (December 5).
Fire crews raced to the scene after drivers reported seeing the Stagecoach bus smoking on the left side of the carriageway at around 2pm. Images show multiple fire engines at the scene as firefighters worked to dampen the flames.
Huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing overhead after the bus caught fire. It was filmed by concerned car passengers with roaring flames to the rear of the vehicle.
