A road was closed for three hours after a coach caught alight. 

The coach burst into flames in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, at 6.30pm yesterday.

The road was closed until 9.30pm.

The coach was gutted.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue said two nearby vehicles and three homes were also damaged by fire.

The blaze started accidentally.

The coach driver was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.  

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