WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - It was a scary ride for FIU students on Monday when the shuttle bus they were on suddenly caught fire.
Footage from social media page Only in Dade showed the FIU bus engulfed in flames.
According to school officials, the fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. while the bus was at 107th Avenue exit off of State Road 836, which is near the university’s main campus.
There were 20 students on board along with the driver, and everyone got off safely.
One person was treated for a non-fire related injury, according to officials.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and quickly put out the flames.
Students were picked up by another shuttle.
The cause of the fire under investigation.
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