"Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a bus on fire near the M7, junction 21, Co Laois on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 8.15am. The fire was safely extinguished. No injuries have been reported at this time."
"We are delighted to report that all students, the bus driver and staff are safe, and nobody was injured. We would like to thank all services involved for dealing with the incident promptly and organising alternative transport to continue the trip."
On April 30, students from St Joseph's Community College were evacuated from their bus on the Tipperary-Laois border due to a fire. The bus driver guided the students to safety as flames engulfed the vehicle. Emergency services responded quickly, confirming no injuries among passengers. Alternative transport was arranged for the students to continue their trip to Emerald Park. The bus was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The principal expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their prompt response.
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