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Scouts have a lucky escape after coach they were travelling on suddenly burst into flames

Cubs and Beavers among 57 passengers on a trip to Poole when coach set on fire on A31 near Stoney Cross, Hampshire

DOZENS of Scouts were among 57 passengers who had a lucky escape from a coach that burst into flames.

The Cubs and Beavers were on a day trip when it pulled over on the A31 near Stoney Cross, Hants, and caught fire.

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Day trip from hell ... Scouts were evacuated before the coach set alightCredit: Solent News & Photo Agency

Everyone on board evacuated safely but the coach was gutted.

Staff from a nearby Travelodge and Little Chef rushed to the scene to help, and fire crews arrived within minutes.

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