Shocking video shows moment e-bike erupts at Sutton railway station
Shocking new CCTV footage has been shared by London Fire Brigade after an e-bike erupted into flames on the platform at Sutton station.
He was travelling to Crystal Palace on the train and was waiting for his train on the platform when the e-bike burst into flames.
Firefighters from Sutton fire station were called to the railway station at 5.32pm during the busy rush-hour period.
Station Officer Nigel McLachlan was at the scene of the incident, he said: “The fire was really ferocious and happened extremely quickly.
“It would have been devastating if the timings had worked out differently.
Deputy Commissioner Charlie Pugsley said: “Following this e-bike fire, we’re reminding businesses,
"Since we launched our #ChargeSafe campaign we’ve been calling for much-needed legislation for online marketplaces to ensure products like batteries
All too often these batteries fail if they are used with the wrong charger, are faulty or modified, counterfeit or become damaged.”
"We are aware the Government has commissioned research to better understand the issue
"So we are urging the Government to adopt our Bill which will be tabled in Parliament by Yvonne Fovargue MP.
"At present manufacturers can self-declare their batteries are safe, our Bill would end this.
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