Flames under student bus: drivers save drivers in Rostock!

Flames under student bus: drivers save drivers in Rostock!

On Tuesday there was a dramatic incident in Rostock when a student bus caught fire while driving. Motorists noticed flames that blazed under the vehicle while the bus driver, who was traveling without passengers, initially noticed anything from the fire. The incident occurred on the Schmarler Damm around 9:30 a.m. when the driver drove towards the workshop with an oil warning lamp. Suddenly there was a loud bang at the intersection to the Columbus ring that alerted the bus driver. However, he saw no connection to his vehicle and continued his journey.

But the attentive drivers around him noticed the rising flames and managed to point out the driver in good time so that he could safely leave the vehicle. The fire brigade was immediately alerted and arrived at the scene of the accident with two cars a short time later to initiate the extinguishing work. Despite the quick reaction, the bus could not be prevented that the bus burned down completely, which led to total economic damage. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident.

Fire brigade training and safety precautions

The incident also raises questions about the safety of school buses. In the district of Rostock, student transport has a top priority, and there is a legal obligation to carry out public transport for pupils up to grade 12 and for the year of preparation. This also applies to students who are dependent on transportation due to disabilities or other special circumstances. If no promotion is offered, the expenses for the way to school must be borne by the counties or independent cities, such as Landkreis-rostock.de reported.