Pedicab Explodes Outside Buckingham Palace

Metropolitan Police confirm the incident was not suspicious or deliberate.

A pedicab, commonly known as a rickshaw, exploded outside Buckingham Palace, causing a fire but no injuries.
The Metropolitan Police stated the fire is not believed to be suspicious or deliberate.
Emergency services quickly attended the scene, extinguishing the fire and cordoning off the area.
Social media footage shows the pedicab emitting billowing clouds of smoke and flames, with bystanders warned to stay away.
E-bikes and e-scooters are identified as London's fastest growing fire risk, with the London Fire Brigade warning of their danger if not used safely.