A Florida International University (FIU) shuttle bus caught fire yesterday evening while transporting students, video recording captured the vehicle entirely engulfed in flames. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near the 107th Avenue exit of the Dolphin Expressway, a key roadway frequented by commuters, including those heading to and from the FIU campus.
Footage of the incident shared by NBC Miami depicts, the rear part of the bus ablaze, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Fortunately, officials from FIU confirmed that all 20 students and the bus driver were able to disembark safely and without harm. A subsequent shuttle was dispatched by the university to retrieve the passengers.
The university's timely intervention ensured no physical injuries to those on board, though details around the fire's cause remain unknown. The bus itself sustained significant damage from the fire which appeared to start from the back end of the vehicle.
Additional context was provided by the user-generated news source Only in Dade which noted the incident earlier in the evening, echoing the relief that those involved, made it out safely and were unharmed. At present, investigations are likely underway to unearth the cause of the fire and to potentially address any concerns about the safety of similar transport services used by the FIU community.
