“OC Transpo Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire on Highway 417”

An OC Transpo double-decker bus that was not in service experienced a fire incident while being transported on Wednesday. The bus was being towed in the westbound direction along Highway 417 when the fire erupted close to the St. Laurent exit. Ottawa Fire Services promptly responded to put out the fire, as confirmed by OC Transpo. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and an investigation is currently ongoing to determine the cause of the fire. The fire department specified that it was the bus’s engine compartment that was affected by the fire. The incident occurred as the bus was on its way to a repair facility, according to OC Transpo.