Bus goes up in flames, shutting down Florida interstate

Rachel Tucker

April 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A double-decker bus caught fire on Interstate-595 in Broward County on Friday, snarling afternoon traffic.

The bus caught fire in the westbound lanes of the highway near Nob Hill Road, according to NBC affiliate WTVJ.

It is not known what started the fire or if anyone was injured.

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

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