Road closed and buses diverted as fire crews from six stations tackle major property blaze in Christchurch

Fire crews from six stations tackled a major property blaze in Christchurch last night.

Stour Road was closed in both directions and Morebus services 1b and 1c were diverted during the incident.

Seven fire engines from Christchurch, Redhill Park, Springbourne, Ferndown, Westbourne and Poole together with an aerial ladder platform attended the blaze.

Buses were unable to serve Bargates or the rail station because of the road closure.

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