A rickshaw powered by electricity, stationed near Buckingham Place, has been completely destroyed in a fire. The incident took place around 1:00 PM GMT on a Saturday afternoon. Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a fire. Eyewitnesses described the fire as having a 4ft (1.2m) high flame, and they also heard a “popping sound.” It is unclear what caused the fire, but the incident is not being considered suspicious, and no injuries have been reported.
Onlookers captured footage of the firefighters putting out the fire, which quickly spread and led to the complete destruction of the rickshaw. Authorities have not released any statement regarding the monetary value of the destroyed rickshaw. However, it is clear that the rickshaw was in critical condition even before the firefighters arrived on the scene.
Crews from Lambeth Fire Station were able to extinguish the flames shortly after arriving on the scene. Police have not revealed the identity of the owner of the rickshaw, but they confirmed that no foul play is suspected. It remains to be seen whether the rickshaw will be replaced or if it was insured.
Authorities have not given any indication that an investigation into the cause of the fire will be conducted. The incident did not lead to any traffic delays or disruption around Buckingham Palace, and the situation has since returned to normal
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