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Fire breaks out in bus in Westfjords of Iceland, all passengers escape uninjured

Friday 13th 2024 on 18:58 in  
Iceland

A fire broke out in a bus in the Westfjords of Iceland today, but fortunately, all passengers managed to escape without injury. The incident occurred around 4 PM local time on a road near Tungudal in Skutulsfjörður. Authorities closed the area for firefighting and an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

After the passengers were evacuated from the burning bus, they were transferred to another vehicle. Images from the scene show the bus severely damaged by the fire, underscoring the seriousness of the incident, though no harm came to those onboard.

Firefighters worked promptly to address the situation, containing the fire and ensuring the safety of the area. As updates continue to unfold, there are no reported injuries, and officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Source 
(via ruv.is)