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Naina Bhardwaj

Five hospitalised after bus carrying St Johnstone fans goes up in flames near A9

Five people have been taken to hospital after a bus caught fire near one of Scotland's busiest roads.

Emergency services were called to reports of a blaze on the A9 flyover near Auchterarder at around 9.30pm on Saturday November 21.

It is believed the bus was carrying St Johnstone fans following the Perth side's defeat to Celtic in the Scottish League Cup semi-final in Glasgow.

Footage from the incident was posted online, showing the vehicle completely engulfed in flames with thick smoke billowing out.

Five people were taken to hospital as a precaution. There are not believed to be any serious injuries.

The A9 northbound off slip to the A823 Gleneagles was closed as a result of the blaze, the cause of which is unknown.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of a bus fire on the A9 flyover near Auchterarder around 9.30pm on Saturday, 20 November.

"Officers attended to help with road closures, alongside the fire service and ambulance service.

"There were not believed to be any serious injuries and five people were taken to hospital as a precaution."

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