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Passengers evacuated after bus catches fire on Mass Pike

Passengers were quickly shuttled off a bus after it caught fire on the Mas Pike Saturday afternoon, according to the Sturbridge Fire Department.

According to post on the department’s Facebook page, the bus driver was able to evacuate the passengers quickly once they recognized the danger. No injuries were sustained in the fire.

Bus fire on the Mass pike westbound MM 79. Group 1 with the help of call back staff made a quick stop. thankfully the...

Posted by Sturbridge Fire Department on Saturday, September 24, 2022

The back end of the bus was left a charred and blackened husk.

Massachusetts State Police assisted in the operation.

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