A double decker bus has exploded on Lambeth Bridge in central London.
Londoners looked on in shock as the explosion blew off the vehicle's roof and spread debris across the road.
However, far from being a very unfortunate accident or the handiwork of Muslims, the bus was blown up for a scene for new Jackie Chan film The Foreigner.
Conservative MP for Mid Worcestershire Nigel Huddleston posted a video of the explosion with the message: 'Anyone worried about the exploding bus on Lambeth Bridge just now? It was just for a movie.'
Tweets were posted and warning messages published on TfL's (Transport for London) website informing people of what was planned for the bridge.
The message said: 'Filming will take place within the lane closure at the bus stop next to the palace from 11am-12noon.'
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan also stars in the film. He stars as an ex-IRA government official who let Chan's family die.
Although the question needs to be asked: Was it rather insensitive to blow up a bus in the centre of London to leave it looking like the aftermath of the bus bombing of 7/7?
Don't worry it's just a Jackie Chan film! Moment a London bus explodes yards from Parliament on Lambeth Bridge as crews film scenes for his new film The Foreigner
Bus explosion on Lambeth Bridge caught the eye of passers-by - but it was only Jackie Chan's new film
Pierce Brosnan also stars in the film which is directed by former James Bond director Martin Campbell
Fans of Chan, 61, have taken photos and video of the star as he shoots the new film in London
The dramatic scenes were being filmed as part of the Hollywood star's latest film The Foreigner
By Matt Hunter For Mailonline
7 February 2016
Daily Mail
Tourists and Londoners had a shock in the capital today when a bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge - but there was nothing to fear as it was only a film crew shooting the latest Jackie Chan film.
It wasn't the typical glamorous location for the veteran film star who is starring in the movie, called The Foreigner, with Pierce Brosnan.
Transport for London warned travellers that Lambeth Bridge would be closed during the filming. Flames shot up in the air when the explosion broke the roof of the bus on the bridge. A large fire then engulfed the vehicle spreading debris across the road.
A bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge today for the filming of new Jackie Chan movie, The Foreigner which features former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan
Dramatic: The explosion caught the eye of passers-by who were in the area as fire and smoke rose from the bus on Lambeth Bridge
Londoners were shocked when they saw the bus explode on the bridge - the drama 'scared the daylights' out of Alex Donaldson
This Twitter user asked that more warning was given to warn children what was about to happen on the bridge
Shocked people took to Twitter, Sophie Kinsella wrote: 'Hey film types, next time you blow up a bus on Lambeth Bridge maybe tell us first so children in park aren't freaked?'
Alex Donaldson tweeted: 'Curious re who approved blowing up a #LondonBus...in the name of a movie #scaredthedaylights'.
Another user said: 'Was far enough away from to see bus blow up but not why, genuinely felt it in pit of my stomach.'
LowriPeploe-Williams was scared when she saw the explosion. She said: 'Just watched a bus blow up on Lambeth bridge to find out its for a film.'
Conservative MP for Mid Worcestershire Nigel Huddleston posted a video of the explosion with the message: 'Anyone worried about the exploding bus on Lambeth Bridge just now? It was just for a movie.'
Tweets were posted and warning messages published on TfL's website informing people of what was planned for the bridge.
The message said: 'Filming will take place within the lane closure at the bus stop next to the palace from 11am-12noon.'
A spokesman for the Port of London Authority also confirmed it was a stunt for a film and that the bridge was closed off. But the scene took some by surprise.
A close-up dramatic shot of the fire on Lambeth Bridge in London shows it fully engulfed the bus leaving just the vehicle's shell
It was a quiet Sunday morning before the explosion. Fire and smoke caught the eye of tourists out and about in the Lambeth Bridge area
A scene from The Foreigner - a new film thought to being directed by Martin Campbell - was shot on Lambeth Bridge earlier today and exploded a bus
The bus after the explosion on the film set for the new Jackie Chan film, The Foreigner, which starts Mrs Doubtfire actor Pierce Brosnan
In a notice warning residents about it, film producers described the film as a 'gritty action thriller'. It is directed by Martin Campbell, who was behind James Bond films Casino Royale and GoldenEye.
The notice, posted on Twitter, stated: 'The explosion is controlled and operated by our special effects team.'
It added: 'Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of the people in the area.'
Brosnan's role in the film is as an ex-IRA government official who let Chan's family die.
And former Bond star Brosnan has been feeling nostalgic for his first team-up with director Campbell back in 1994, sharing a throwback shot on his Instagram page from around the time he wrapped filming on his Bond debut.
The stunning photo shows the handsome star posing with his then girlfriend and now wife Keely Shaye Smith, alongside the caption: 'I had just finished Goldeneye and we went Bora.'
Chan, 61, has in the last few days been seen taking to the streets of Balham, south London, where fans have been capturing photos of him on social media.
Work begins to clear the bus after the explosion on Lambeth Bridge which cause fire and smoke to rise in the sky in London
Transport for London officials warned tourists and travellers that the bridge would be closed between 11am-12pm today for the filming
Jackie Chan, (pictured top) filming the new movie a few days before the explosion and (bottom) the damage done to the bus
Crowds gathered for the filming on Lambeth Bridge where Jackie Chan was filming his new film, The Foreigner, which is estimated to have a budget of $35million
The police helicopter crew for the South East tweeted this photo taken from the air of the bus after the explosion on the bridge
A closer look onboard the police helicopter of the scene after the fire and smoke had cleared - the explosion was metres from Parliament
Transport for London warn travellers that the bridge will be closed as filming takes place of The Foreigner, starring Jackie Chan
Read more: London bus explodes on Lambeth Bridge for Jackie Chan's new film The Foreigner | Daily Mail Online
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Londoners looked on in shock as the explosion blew off the vehicle's roof and spread debris across the road.
However, far from being a very unfortunate accident or the handiwork of Muslims, the bus was blown up for a scene for new Jackie Chan film The Foreigner.
Conservative MP for Mid Worcestershire Nigel Huddleston posted a video of the explosion with the message: 'Anyone worried about the exploding bus on Lambeth Bridge just now? It was just for a movie.'
Tweets were posted and warning messages published on TfL's (Transport for London) website informing people of what was planned for the bridge.
The message said: 'Filming will take place within the lane closure at the bus stop next to the palace from 11am-12noon.'
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan also stars in the film. He stars as an ex-IRA government official who let Chan's family die.
Although the question needs to be asked: Was it rather insensitive to blow up a bus in the centre of London to leave it looking like the aftermath of the bus bombing of 7/7?
Don't worry it's just a Jackie Chan film! Moment a London bus explodes yards from Parliament on Lambeth Bridge as crews film scenes for his new film The Foreigner
Bus explosion on Lambeth Bridge caught the eye of passers-by - but it was only Jackie Chan's new film
Pierce Brosnan also stars in the film which is directed by former James Bond director Martin Campbell
Fans of Chan, 61, have taken photos and video of the star as he shoots the new film in London
The dramatic scenes were being filmed as part of the Hollywood star's latest film The Foreigner
By Matt Hunter For Mailonline
7 February 2016
Daily Mail
Tourists and Londoners had a shock in the capital today when a bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge - but there was nothing to fear as it was only a film crew shooting the latest Jackie Chan film.
It wasn't the typical glamorous location for the veteran film star who is starring in the movie, called The Foreigner, with Pierce Brosnan.
Transport for London warned travellers that Lambeth Bridge would be closed during the filming. Flames shot up in the air when the explosion broke the roof of the bus on the bridge. A large fire then engulfed the vehicle spreading debris across the road.
A bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge today for the filming of new Jackie Chan movie, The Foreigner which features former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan
Dramatic: The explosion caught the eye of passers-by who were in the area as fire and smoke rose from the bus on Lambeth Bridge
Londoners were shocked when they saw the bus explode on the bridge - the drama 'scared the daylights' out of Alex Donaldson
This Twitter user asked that more warning was given to warn children what was about to happen on the bridge
Shocked people took to Twitter, Sophie Kinsella wrote: 'Hey film types, next time you blow up a bus on Lambeth Bridge maybe tell us first so children in park aren't freaked?'
Alex Donaldson tweeted: 'Curious re who approved blowing up a #LondonBus...in the name of a movie #scaredthedaylights'.
Another user said: 'Was far enough away from to see bus blow up but not why, genuinely felt it in pit of my stomach.'
LowriPeploe-Williams was scared when she saw the explosion. She said: 'Just watched a bus blow up on Lambeth bridge to find out its for a film.'
Conservative MP for Mid Worcestershire Nigel Huddleston posted a video of the explosion with the message: 'Anyone worried about the exploding bus on Lambeth Bridge just now? It was just for a movie.'
Tweets were posted and warning messages published on TfL's website informing people of what was planned for the bridge.
The message said: 'Filming will take place within the lane closure at the bus stop next to the palace from 11am-12noon.'
A spokesman for the Port of London Authority also confirmed it was a stunt for a film and that the bridge was closed off. But the scene took some by surprise.
A close-up dramatic shot of the fire on Lambeth Bridge in London shows it fully engulfed the bus leaving just the vehicle's shell
It was a quiet Sunday morning before the explosion. Fire and smoke caught the eye of tourists out and about in the Lambeth Bridge area
A scene from The Foreigner - a new film thought to being directed by Martin Campbell - was shot on Lambeth Bridge earlier today and exploded a bus
The bus after the explosion on the film set for the new Jackie Chan film, The Foreigner, which starts Mrs Doubtfire actor Pierce Brosnan
In a notice warning residents about it, film producers described the film as a 'gritty action thriller'. It is directed by Martin Campbell, who was behind James Bond films Casino Royale and GoldenEye.
The notice, posted on Twitter, stated: 'The explosion is controlled and operated by our special effects team.'
It added: 'Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of the people in the area.'
Brosnan's role in the film is as an ex-IRA government official who let Chan's family die.
And former Bond star Brosnan has been feeling nostalgic for his first team-up with director Campbell back in 1994, sharing a throwback shot on his Instagram page from around the time he wrapped filming on his Bond debut.
The stunning photo shows the handsome star posing with his then girlfriend and now wife Keely Shaye Smith, alongside the caption: 'I had just finished Goldeneye and we went Bora.'
Chan, 61, has in the last few days been seen taking to the streets of Balham, south London, where fans have been capturing photos of him on social media.
Work begins to clear the bus after the explosion on Lambeth Bridge which cause fire and smoke to rise in the sky in London
Transport for London officials warned tourists and travellers that the bridge would be closed between 11am-12pm today for the filming
Jackie Chan, (pictured top) filming the new movie a few days before the explosion and (bottom) the damage done to the bus
Crowds gathered for the filming on Lambeth Bridge where Jackie Chan was filming his new film, The Foreigner, which is estimated to have a budget of $35million
The police helicopter crew for the South East tweeted this photo taken from the air of the bus after the explosion on the bridge
A closer look onboard the police helicopter of the scene after the fire and smoke had cleared - the explosion was metres from Parliament
Transport for London warn travellers that the bridge will be closed as filming takes place of The Foreigner, starring Jackie Chan
Read more: London bus explodes on Lambeth Bridge for Jackie Chan's new film The Foreigner | Daily Mail Online
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