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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.