Over 20 passengers were forced to flee for their lives when a motor coach burst into flames on a South Florida highway ramp, officials confirmed. The incident, which took place on Sunday morning on the ramp to Interstate 595 from the northbound lanes of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, was captured in a video showing the bus fully engulfed in fire, with thick smoke reaching up towards the heavens, WSVN reported.

Emergency services, including Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, quickly responded to the scene where they were able to evacuate all passengers, and thankfully no injuries were reported but the bus was left a charred shell, its metal frame still smoldering as firefighters doused the last of the smoky tendrils. The immediate response of the rescue teams ensured that all individuals were safely removed before the flames could claim more than the coach itself, as heavy smoke billowed into the sky which could indicate the possibility of this incident leaving a more heartbreaking narrative.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, with both local authorities and the owners of the motor coach tirelessly working to understand just what sparked this potentially deadly event. News of the fire spread rapidly on social media, as witnesses shared dramatic footage and local traffic updates, with X with reactions to the harrowing incident which could have been far worse had it not been for the swift action of passengers and rescue crews alike, the exact cause of the fire remains a mystery yet officials are digging deep to provide answers and ensure such an incident is prevented in the future.

A bus fire on I-95 in Broward remains under investigation. https://t.co/VhTnVCkIoz

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