30 people rescued as “Duck” boat catches fire in London

Around 30 people have been rescued from a “Duck” boat/bus hybrid vehicle caught fire on the Thames.

The passengers reportedly had to jump overboard to avoid the flames near Lambeth bridge, and were then rescued by crews on passing tourist boats according to the London Fire Brigade.

All passengers are safe and accounted for but around a third of the boat has been damaged in the fire, with the Fire brigade saying:

Fortunately there don’t seem to be any serious injuries but clearly people are cold, wet & in shock