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Electric School Bus Catches Fire, Driver Evacuates Students to Safety
9 Sep
Summary
- Electric school bus catches fire in Montreal
- Driver evacuates 5 children before bus is engulfed in flames
- Cause of fire remains unknown, investigation ongoing
On the morning of September 9th, 2025, an electric school bus operated by the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM) caught fire in the city's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. According to the Montreal fire department, the driver had just turned off the bus's heating system when he noticed smoke rising from the vents and immediately evacuated the five elementary school students on board.
A separate bus arrived shortly after to pick up the children, and the CSSDM confirmed that all the students and the driver were unharmed. The fire department spokesperson stated that the battery system of the electric bus was not the cause of the blaze and was not affected by the incident.
The CSSDM has assured parents that the transportation company's vehicles undergo strict mechanical verification, and they remain in close communication with the company to determine the exact cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and the school service center has pledged to keep parents informed of any developments.
