A public bus has exploded into a ball of fire in the heart of Rome’s historic centre after an apparent electrical short circuit.
No-one was seriously injured in the incident.
Dozens of tourists and passersby watched as the flames engulfed the bus, shortly after 10am local time (9am BST). Several explosions popped, setting off nearby car alarms.
Prosecutors and the public transport service ATAC opened investigations into the cause. The ANSA news agency said it was apparently sparked by a short circuit.
