Dramatic fire rips through Aberdeenshire bus

An Aberdeenshire bus was left as a burnt out wreck this afternoon after a fierce blaze ripped through the vehicle.

The fire started just outside Auchenblae near Laurencekirk and fire services were called out at 3.25pm.

A Fire and Rescue spokesman confirmed that there was no passengers on the bus and no injuries.

Two appliances and a water carrier from Stonehaven were sent to the scene and brought the blaze under control by 4.10pm.