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Fire on board double-decker bus on NI motorway | Fire on board double-decker bus on NI motorway |
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A fire on board a double-decker bus has caused long delays on the M22 motorway in County Antrim. | A fire on board a double-decker bus has caused long delays on the M22 motorway in County Antrim. |
The blaze on the Ulsterbus service from Belfast to Londonderry started just before 17:30 BST, about 40 minutes after it began its journey. | The blaze on the Ulsterbus service from Belfast to Londonderry started just before 17:30 BST, about 40 minutes after it began its journey. |
A Translink spokeswoman said the driver got all the passengers out of the vehicle and called firefighters. | A Translink spokeswoman said the driver got all the passengers out of the vehicle and called firefighters. |
The bus was extensively damaged by flames and Translink said an investigation has begun. | The bus was extensively damaged by flames and Translink said an investigation has begun. |
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said the bus was well alight when firefighters reached the scene. | The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said the bus was well alight when firefighters reached the scene. |
They added that the bus driver sustained a cut to her hand while trying to remove the fire extinguisher. | They added that the bus driver sustained a cut to her hand while trying to remove the fire extinguisher. |
Three fire appliances attended the incident, which caused long tailbacks on the M22 near Randalstown. | Three fire appliances attended the incident, which caused long tailbacks on the M22 near Randalstown. |
The fire has now been extinguished. |