A road in Preston is expected to be closed for some time, due to a bus fire.

Motorists have been warned to expect travel disruption this morning (September 18)in Deepdale Road.

It is closed at the junction with Argyll Road.

Pictures show a bus on the road that has been badly damaged by a fire.

A police spokesperson said: “We want to update you that Deepdale Road is currently closed between the junction with St George's Road and the junction with Argyll Rd due to a bus fire.

“We anticipate that the road will be closed for at least an hour whilst we make sure the road is safe.”