The driver of a bus was luckily the only person on board during a recent incident. Despite this, the bus caught fire and sustained damage. Firefighters were present to try and put out the fire, but the type of vehicle and its operation made it difficult to use water nozzles. Instead, dry ice was used, and the local police of Charleroi closed the access to the street. As of 9:45 a.m., the situation was still unfolding, and the bus was still blocking the road. A repairman was called to manage the vehicle’s batteries. Other images and a related story about attempted robberies in Marcinelle have been included in the text.
Fortunately, the driver was alone on board, and was able to get by.
The firefighters were unable to deploy their water nozzles, given the type of operation of the vehicle: dry ice was used to control this disaster. The local police of Charleroi closed the access to the street. Around 9:45 a.m., firefighters were still on the scene. A full departure was sent from the barracks. The bus was still in the middle of the road. A repairman was called to take care of the vehicle’s batteries.
In conclusion, the driver of the bus was fortunate enough to escape unscathed from the bizarre incident that happened on the streets of Montignies-sur-Sambre. Thanks to the quick response of the firefighters, the situation was brought under control, albeit with the use of dry ice to contain the disaster. As we await news on the full extent of the damage caused by the fire, let us take a moment to appreciate the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. We hope that incidents like this will be few and far between, as we continue to work towards a safer and more sustainable future.