Feb 20 • 22:21 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: School transport bus catches fire in neighborhood of Lins

A school transport bus caught fire in the Ribeiro neighborhood of Lins, Brazil, on Friday, but no passengers were on board at the time.

On Friday afternoon, in the Ribeiro neighborhood of Lins, São Paulo, a school transport bus caught fire at the intersection of Joaquim de Macedo and Nilo Noronha streets. The incident attracted attention as onlookers gathered to watch the vehicle being engulfed in flames, illustrated in accompanying video footage. Fortunately, the bus was not transporting any students at the time, as it was heading back to its garage.

According to local authorities, the bus is operated by a private company contracted by the municipality for school transport services. The fire reportedly stemmed from an electrical failure, as noted by the municipal administration. The driver, who thankfully escaped uninjured, noticed the flames and promptly contacted emergency services to report the incident.

City officials reassured residents that the local school transportation system would remain unaffected by this event, stating that the company responsible would replace the damaged bus to ensure continuity in transport services for students. This quick response highlights the municipality’s commitment to maintaining safe and reliable school transportation.

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