Bus bursts into flames in Pomare, Lower Hutt

Emergency services rushed to extinguish a bus fire on Friday after the engine burst into flames near Lower Hutt.

Pictures and videos supplied to Newshub show the burnt-out remains of the bus on the side of the road, just south of Pomare Train Station.

The witness described the fire as an "inferno".

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told Newshub they responded to the blaze at around 3:20pm and found the bus "well-involved".

The flames were extinguished within 15 minutes and no one was injured.

Police also attended the scene and Newshub have contacted them for comment.