"An NJ Transit bus bound for Manhattan burst into flames after blowing a tire on the New Jersey Turnpike Thursday, forcing an evacuation and major traffic delays, but causing no injuries. NJ Transit said in a statement that the bus had departed Plainfield shortly after 5 a.m. en route to the Port Authority Terminal. About an hour and 15 minutes into its trip, NJ Transit says a tire blew near exit 15x on the Turnpike, resulting in a fire."
"Video from the scene showed angry orange flames fully engulfing the vehicle. The bus was safely evacuated. No injuries were reported to the 49 customers aboard or the bus operator. They were accommodated by another bus, and the local fire department doused the fire. PATH and NJ Transit rail are cross-honoring tickets because of heavy traffic delays. NJ Transit says New Jersey State Police are leading the investigation."
An NJ Transit bus departed Plainfield shortly after 5 a.m. en route to the Port Authority Terminal. About an hour and 15 minutes into the trip a tire blew near exit 15x on the New Jersey Turnpike, igniting a fire that quickly engulfed the vehicle. The bus was evacuated and all 49 customers and the bus operator escaped without injury. Passengers were transferred to another bus while the local fire department extinguished the blaze. Heavy traffic delays prompted PATH and NJ Transit rail to cross-honor tickets. New Jersey State Police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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