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DC's 9th Street Tunnel Reopens After Bus Fire
local1 month ago

DC's 9th Street Tunnel Reopens After Bus Fire

A Metrobus caught fire in DC's 9th Street Tunnel, producing heavy smoke and causing ceiling tiles and lighting to be damaged. The tunnel partially reopened by Friday evening with two lanes active; the right lane remains closed for lighting repairs as crews install conduit. Full restoration will take time, including tile and lighting work and camera replacements. Thirty-two hybrid buses will be removed from service for inspection. No injuries were reported.

Jelly Roll’s Wife Walks Back Bert Kreischer Facelift Jest After Bus Fire
entertainment2 months ago

Jelly Roll’s Wife Walks Back Bert Kreischer Facelift Jest After Bus Fire

Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll’s wife, apologized after joking that she looked like Bert Kreischer in a post about her facelift, saying the remark referred to her swollen appearance rather than Kreischer’s recent tour-bus fire. Kreischer’s bus had a non-fatal fire hours earlier, and he has not publicly commented on the video; Xo has continued discussing her cosmetic procedures publicly.

Six Dead in Swiss Bus Fire Triggers Arson Probe
world2 months ago

Six Dead in Swiss Bus Fire Triggers Arson Probe

Swiss authorities in Fribourg are probing whether a March 10 bus fire in Kerzers was started deliberately, with officials mentioning a possible voluntary act on or near the vehicle. Six people were killed and five injured; there are no current indications of a terror attack, and victim identification may take several days as the bus is removed and traffic returns to normal.

Six Die in Swiss Bus Fire After Self-Immolation Report
world2 months ago

Six Die in Swiss Bus Fire After Self-Immolation Report

Six people were killed and three injured when a bus in Kerzers, western Switzerland, caught fire after reports that a person on board set themselves on fire, possibly after pouring fuel on themselves. Investigators say there are elements suggesting a deliberate act, with no immediate sign of terrorism; the incident is being explored as a potential targeted attack or accident with fuel involvement near Bern.

Bus Fire in India Kills 25 After Collision with Motorcycle
world7 months ago

Bus Fire in India Kills 25 After Collision with Motorcycle

A bus fire in southern India, intensified by hundreds of smartphones onboard, resulted in at least 20 deaths after a collision caused a fuel tank explosion. The smartphones' lithium-ion batteries likely worsened the fire, which was further fueled by electrical batteries used for the bus's air conditioning. The incident highlights safety concerns related to transport and electronic waste in India.