A DOUBLE-DECKER bus burst into flames on the M27.

A fire has ripped through a bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham.

The blaze yesterday afternoon caused delays of over an hour on the M27.

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Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto the A27.

Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations have been on the scene.

Emergency services have warned there is still heavy congestion in the area.