VIDEO: Bus Catches Fire at West Bus Station Terminal
By Cory Wayland
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.
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