Monday, October 05, 2009

Investigation Underway Into Abbeyleix County Laois School Bus Fire

An investigation is under way into a fire on a school bus in County Laois this morning.

There were 47 post-primary pupils on the bus, which was travelling from the Ballyroan area to Abbeyleix at around 8.15am. According to RTE, smoke was spotted from the back of the bus and the pupils were immediately evacuated.

Emergency services attended the scene but no one involved needed medical attention.