Irish ProContinental team Aqua Blue Sport has posted this video of its bus on fire in the early hours of this morning outside its Vuelta team hotel. Above, what the inside of the bus looked like after it was gutted in the fire.
Video Aqua Blue Sport bus on fire
The Irish ProContinental team Aqua Blue Sport has shared this video of its bus going up on fire overnight.
The luxury coach - which was the team's home on wheels - was destroyed in an apparent arson attack during the Vuelta.
It said local police have arrested a suspect for the attack. The fire appears to have been started just before 1.30am.
The bus was parked on the street outside the team hotel where riders and staff were sleeping.
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Our home on the road has been destroyed. If you know of a new bus for us to buy, please get in touch at [email protected] pic.twitter.com/cXRzj7y0tW
— Aqua Blue Sport (@AquaBlueSport) August 31, 2017
The team has released this video and appealed for anyone who knew of a suitable bus for sale to contact them.
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Many of the rival teams on the Vuelta have come to the team's aid.
They have posted message of support and offered practical assistance, such as offering to lend equipment to get the team through this tough break.
“Our team bus has been completely damaged in a cowardly arson attack over night,” the team said in a statement.
“No one was injured. Police have arrested a suspect.
“We would like to extend our gratitude to the fire service and the police for their help during this difficult time.
“We would also like to thank Unipublic and ASO for their assistance.”
Aqua Blue Sport released photos of the bus, which has been completely gutted in the fire.
The blaze looks to have been started by a mattress being set on fire outside the rear of the vehicle. The motive for the attack is inclear.
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