19/02/2015

Driver And Passengers Escape Bus Fire

A bus driver and two passengers have escaped uninjured after the First Bluebird bus caught fire.

The bus was at Stirling University Innovation Park when the fire broke out.

It is understood that two fire engines were called to the scene to tackle the blaze.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

(MH/IT)

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