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25/01/2012
Bus Evacuated After It Catches Fire
A bus with 20 passengers had to be evacuated after it caught fire in Belfast.
The double-decker bus was in York Street at around 7pm on Tuesday evening.
The fire was spotted by another motorist.
It is believed a technical problem may have started the fire at the back of the bus.
No one was injured in the incident.
The Fire and Rescue Service brought the fire under control.
(CD/GK)
The double-decker bus was in York Street at around 7pm on Tuesday evening.
The fire was spotted by another motorist.
It is believed a technical problem may have started the fire at the back of the bus.
No one was injured in the incident.
The Fire and Rescue Service brought the fire under control.
(CD/GK)
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