Electric Rickshaw Catches Fire Near Buckingham Palace
Videos circulating on social media showed firefighters putting out flames as onlookers described hearing an explosion at the palace’s gate.
Incident Details
- An electric rickshaw caught fire near Buckingham Palace on Saturday (Mar 30).
- The fire was reported at 12.44 pm local time.
- No one was injured, and the vehicle was destroyed.
Eyewitness Account
Thirty-five-year-old Greg Double, who was walking with his daughter to the playground in St James’ Park, saw the fire and posted a video of the burnt rickshaw on social media.
Greg Double’s Experience
Speaking to media, Double described the fire on the pavement reaching about four feet high with popping sounds.
Police Statement
The fire is not being treated as suspicious, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Recent Incidents
This incident follows a recent event where a man was arrested after a car crashed into the gates of Buckingham Palace on March 9.
