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Charter bus catches fire after tire blows out on Maryland interstate; Students evacuated
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Traffic was snarled Wednesday morning along Interstate 70 in Washington County after a charter bus caught fire, the Maryland State Police (MSP) said.
Troopers responded to westbound I-70 at I-81 around 6:36 a.m. for the fire. MSP said the charter bus was traveling when a tire blew out.
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The driver pulled over, but then the bus started to catch fire. The driver and students were evacuated off safely, and no one was injured.
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The fire has since been put out. All westbound lanes remained closed at this time.