CMS Bus Goes Up In Flames In Southwest Charlotte, No Injuries Reported

PINEVILLE, NC — Officials are trying to determine why a bus caught fire in southwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

The incident happened on Downs Road near Westinghouse Boulevard. Officials say no students were on board when the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus #188 caught fire.

CMS officials say the driver reported smelling smoke, and then stopped and got off before it went up in flames. No injuries were reported.

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