Passengers make lucky escape after bus catches fire in Co Carlow
The fire, which broke out shortly before 6pm at Glynn Crossroads, prompted an emergency response.
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The fire on board a Wexford bus caused major disruption along the N80 just outside the village of Ballon.
All passengers were able to safely disembark the bus before the situation escalated. No injuries were reported.
The vehicle, operated by a private coach company, became fully engulfed in flames while in motion.
Video footage emerged online showing the fire breaking out towards the rear, rapidly spreading as the driver pulled over and passengers evacuated. By the time emergency services arrived, the bus was completely ablaze and empty.
Fire crews managed to extinguish the flames, but not before the vehicle was entirely destroyed.
The charred frame now remains at the roadside as cleanup and investigation work continues.
The road was temporarily blocked, and diversions were put in by emergency services and gardaí.
Witnesses reported seeing flames and thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle as emergency crews arrived on the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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