Traffic delays after bus catches fire in Dubai Marina

A bus caught fire in Dubai Marina on Tuesday morning, causing a build-up of traffic during rush hour.

Videos posted to social media show the vehicle engulfed in flames on Al Marsa Street, opposite La Riviera Tower near JLT Metro Station.

Bus on #fire close to JLT metro station #dubai #marina Firemen in action within minutes @DCDDubai pic.twitter.com/K8gvvoBtnS

— Manika Dhama (@manikadhama) September 26, 2017

Eyewitnesses said the fire started around 7.20am, Gulf News reported.

Residents said Dubai Civil Defence was on the scene within minutes.

Dubai Police were reporting traffic delays as a result of the incident around 7.45am.

#TrafficUpdate#fire #accident on Al Marsa St after Marina Mall towards Dubai, resulting in traffic delays.

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 26, 2017

Police officers could still be seen directing traffic in the area shortly before 8.30am.