VIDEO: Bus Catches Fire at West Bus Station Terminal

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Passengers at the West Bus Station Terminal were left in shock on Saturday after a bus suddenly caught fire on the premises.

Video footage circulating on social media shows thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle as bystanders rushed to safety. 

The Fire Department was called to the scene and quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries have been reported at this time, though the bus sustained extensive damage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board and emergency services are expected to carry out further assessments.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about vehicle safety and maintenance standards for public transportation.

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 13, 2025: antigua.news/2025/09/13/video-bus-catches-fire-at-west-bus-station-terminal. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (6)

  • Antigua Surf September 13, 2025, 1:12 PM

    The last line! I really do wonder with some of these buses, are there any rule or anything in the conditions these buses suppose to be? Cause some of these buses should be taken off the road
    Reply
  • Rhea September 13, 2025, 1:14 PM

    Glad to know that everyone is safe and Atleast no one was in the bus! This could have been a tragedy
    Reply
  • Vena September 13, 2025, 1:22 PM

    How on earth did this happen?
    Reply
  • Apex Jones September 13, 2025, 1:35 PM

    WOWWWW Thank God no one was injured cause that was a close call
    Reply
  • Nyahrie September 13, 2025, 3:11 PM

    Just so? I. Am happy no-one got hurt.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 13, 2025, 10:50 PM

    I wonder what caused the fire mechanical failure, electrical issues, or something else?
    Reply

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